Registered Nurse - New Graduates 5200 Inpatient Medical/Oncology Raleigh, NC
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology
in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of
Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35
years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital
provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services,
including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic
and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including
the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced
digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing,
outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic,
same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and
education programsU.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh
Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and two adult
procedures/conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
and lung cancer surgery. #DukeRaleighJobsDuke Nursing
Highlights:
Duke Raleigh Hospital North Pavilion 5200 -
NP 5200 is a 37-bed inpatient adult medical-surgical oncology unit.
Our main patient populations involve symptom management for
oncology patients, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and
end-of-life care. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with
other departments and disciplines including hospital medicine,
surgical services, pharmacy, case management, social work, nurse
navigators, dieticians, and chaplain services. The unit is also
part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides
comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County
receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory
settings.Occ SummaryPlan and provide professional nursing care for
patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures.
Work Performed
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in
accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North
Carolina Board of NursingPerform other related duties incidental to
the work described herein.Assist other nursing personnel in the
delivery of nursing care and actAssist in the development and
implementation of general policies and responses.Provide direction
and guidance in the proper use, care and control of as assigned
with physician orders and established policies and procedures to
include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and
implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal
relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and
communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients,
action taken and patient as team leader or charge nurse for a group
of patients or an entire unit material resources; appraise quality
and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to
head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned
areas.Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations
to nursing management for improvement in the quality and
effectiveness of nursing care given procedures designed to effect
efficiency of operations.
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 inaccordance 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 NCA Working knowledge of procedures and
techniques involved in administering
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety
precautions
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
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 QualificationsEducationWork requires graduation from an
accredited BSN/ADN program. Registered nurses hired after July 1,
2014 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
New graduates or experienced RN's may apply
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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