Registered Nurse (Experience), PRN- Cardiology Stepdown Unit, 7100- Duke University Hospital
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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 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: -
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each 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 (based on eligibility) -Registered Nurse
(Experience), PRN - 7100 Cardiology (Medicine) Step Down- Duke
University Hospital -Department -The Cardiology Step Down at Duke
University Hospital provides care for cardiology medicine patients
with a range of diagnoses. - The patient population includes but is
not limited to the care of acute coronary syndrome, post cardiac
catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, dysrhythmias, heart
failure, heart transplant workups and congenital heart disease. - -
These patients require high acuity care and many come directly from
the ICU, post procedures or outside hospitals requiring an
increased level of care. - Many times, these patients encompass a
multi-system involvement, which can include but is not limed to
pulmonary, renal, endocrine and neurology. - The environment is
fast paced, challenging and a great place to promote and develop
your critical thinking skills with many opportunities for
professional growth. - -Job Summary -As a Clinical Nurse with Duke
University Health System, you will make providing service your
priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered
atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing
and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care
responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of
the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or
specialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHS
Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder
program, educational activities, departmental committees, research
projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide
nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the
scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state
and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates
in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in
maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. -Work
Schedule: -Must be able to work at least one shift per week, 2
shifts per week also available - - - -Work PerformedPlan, provide,
supervise and document professional nursing care 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 patient's baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks
and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care
providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of
nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of
patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate
corrective action to maintain the environment of care including
equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional
development by maintaining required competencies, identifying
learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational
offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other
staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of
clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and
in performance improvement activities .Perform other related duties
incident al to the work described herein. -Knowledge, Skills and
AbilitiesKnowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse and NCA Knowledge of and appropriate application of
the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill patients and their families. Ability to independently seek out
resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate
clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team,
physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Ability to teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up. Ability to use
fine motor skills. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life
support requirements designated by work area. Ability to record
activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions,
evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status. Ability to us e
computer and learn new software programs. Able to document and
communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper
documentation tool. Ability to navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patients. Ability to withstand prolonged standing
and walking. Ability to remain focused and organized. Working
knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
routine and special treatments to patients. Working knowledge of
infection control procedures and safety precautions. Working
knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory
requirements. Pre -employment Physical Capacity Testing Required -
- - -Minimum Qualifications -EducationWork requires graduation from
an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing
Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree
in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate
BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete
the program within five years of their start date. -Experience2
years of appropriate clinical experience required -Degrees,
Licensures, CertificationsMust 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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