Experienced RN Outpatient Cardiac Diagnostic Unit - Procedural Cardiology - Sign On Bonus
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the
best in the United States and is known around the world for its
outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University
Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic
and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma
center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an
endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine
operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital
admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in
fiscal year 2017. U.S News & World Report named Duke University
Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in
2018-19. Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20
nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and
heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology,
rheumatology, and urology. In addition to its hospitals, Duke
Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of
outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent
care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery
centers. Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognizedeach year
as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of
Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for
being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance! The Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (CDU) is an
outpatient cardiac procedural area providing comprehensive state of
the art diagnostic service inclusive of echocardiography
(transthoracic and transesophageal), cardioversions, and stress
testing. Registered nurses in the CDU will have the opportunity to
assess, prepare, and monitor the cardiac patient population prior
to, during, and after stress testing, cardioversions, and
transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). The nurse would be
responsible for ensuring appropriateness of procedures ordered for
our adult patient population. This job function requires the nurse
be able to recognize and act on potential life threatening changes
of patient condition as well as multitasking, critical thinking,
and working with a diverse group of other medical professionals.
The nurse will be an integral part in interpretation of EKG's,
including rhythm and ST changes, as well as be responsible for the
delivery of moderate sedation and continuous monitoring of vitals
during the procedures. Work Hours & Shifts:Full Time: Monday thru
Friday, 8-hour or 10-hour day shifts with rotation throughout the
different locations of the Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (Duke Hospital
and Duke South Clinic 2K). Rotating limited staff schedule for
Weekend day coverage and holiday coverage. *A 30-hour week work
week may be considered Occ SummaryIndependently plan and provide
professional nursing care for patients Board of Nursing. accordance
with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina in
accordance with physician orders and established policies and
procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in
Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise and document professional
nursing care Perform other related duties incidental to the work
described herein. Participate in own professional development by
maintaining required Monitor and initiate corrective action to
maintain the environment of unlicensed care providers. Delegate
tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and learners.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and
formal Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing
care and act patient's baseline needs and response to care.
competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate
care including equipment and material resources. as assigned.
utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with
physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use
professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care
based on assessment of the as team leader or charge nurse for a
group of patients or an entire unit assistance or educational
offerings. Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and in
performance improvement activities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical
nurse and Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill patients plan of care Working knowledge and completion of
appropriate JCAHO and other Competent in BLS and/or other
specialized life support requirements regulatory requirements
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the
nursing Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing
process Ability to use computer and learn new software programs and
their families Ability to use fine motor skills designated by work
area Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of
care, Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for
patients Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively Ability to remain focused and organized Knowledge
of professional theory, practice and procedure Ability to
communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, Able to
document and communicate pertinent information using computer
routine and special treatments to patients interventions,
evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status healthcare team,
physicians, administrators, leadership and others and/or paper
documentation tools Ability to withstand prolonged standing and
walking. NCA Working knowledge of procedures and techniques
involved in administering Working knowledge of infection control
procedures and safety precautions Ability to use sensory and
cognitive functions to process and prioritize information,
treatment, and follow-up Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing
Required Level Characteristics N/A Minimum Qualifications
EducationWork requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April
11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are
expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years
of their start date but must complete the program within five years
of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014
are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job
classification. Experience Twelve months of appropriate clinical
experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6
months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible
for this level. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have
current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS
required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires
to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs
at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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