Registered Nurse - 6300 Inpatient Surgical/Oncology Durham, NC(Dec '22 Grads)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Creedmoor
Posted on: November 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital 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 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. 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: -
Our Surgical Oncology Unit, at Duke University Hospital, admits
patients that have undergone surgery in an attempt to manage or
cure their cancer. -We have five different services that we house
here on 6300. -Depending on the type of surgery they have, their
length of stay can range anywhere from 1 day to 5 days. -We also
see patients who have been readmitted for symptom-level management.
-The types of patients that we see include:
1. - - -Gynecology Oncology
2. - - -Urology
3. - - -Plastic Surgery
4. - - -Ear, Nose, and Throat
5. - - -Ophthalmology
The bonds that we build with our patients help to foster a trusting
environment so that we can appropriately educate and guide them
through one of the most difficult times in their lives. -We count
it an honor to be able to be there for our patients, their loved
ones, and each other during a time that they need it the most. On
6300, you will join a fast-paced floor and a dynamic team of
fast-paced learners. The number of admissions that we have can
range from 5-12 on any given day. Since we take care of a wide
variety of patients, you are sure to learn a wide-variety of
skills. There will never be a boring day on our floor and those who
join us, take on the challenge and thrive!! -
Occ Summary -- Plan 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 Nursing
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein.
- Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care
and act
- Assist 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 CharacteristicsN/A -Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Work 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.
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Experience
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New graduates or experienced RN's may apply - 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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