Registered Nurse - Cancer Center Oncology Treatment Center Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
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 unlicensed care providers. Delegate tasks and
supervise the activities of other licensed and Monitor and initiate
corrective action to maintain the environment of 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 competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking
appropriate patient's baseline needs and response to care. 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 unlicensed staff
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 use computer and learn
new software programs Able to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer and/or paper documentation tools 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
The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education Work 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
encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years
of their start date but must complete the program within seven
years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1,
2014 are not required toenroll 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. CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting
criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program
within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months of
hire, but no later than 18 months of hire.
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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