Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Clinic
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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: -
- 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) -Duke Outpatient
Pain Clinic seeks to hire a -Clinical Nurse II -who will embrace
our mission of -Advancing Health Together! -Job SummaryOur team is
active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an
excellent patient experience, every time. Ideal applicants would
have excellent computer and phone skills and be able to communicate
effectively with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for
someone with the ability to establish a strong rapport with
patients and families by phone, to coordinate services, and to
provide education and nursing care to patients and families in the
clinic setting.Clinic SummaryDuke Pain Medicine -- Provides
comprehensive, care-coordinated services for patients with acute
and chronic pain management conditions. Staff assist with clinic
intake, assessment, and support during visits. Additionally,
provides pre and post procedure care to outpatients who require
interventional treatment for various pain conditions.
-ScheduleMonday - Friday, Eight hrs. Shift.No Weekends, No Holidays
-Job Duties
- Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and
their families.
- Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in
ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance
with physician orders and established policies and procedures,
under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or
practice manager.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,
healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
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- Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for
nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and
communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient
responses.
- Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan
of care.
- Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care
and serve as a team leader.
- 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.
- Participate in the identification of clinical, operational and
safety related performance improvement opportunities.
- Participate in clinic or entity level performance improvement
activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. -Minimum Requirements
- Must have an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or
higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma. (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.)
- Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North
Carolina
- At least 1 year of nursing experience is required.
- 2+ years of nursing experience preferred
- Previous experience in surgery, pain management, oncology
and/or hospice is preferred
- BCLS certification is required.
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing 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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