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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)

 

Occ Summary

Plan and provide professional nursing care fo r pParticipate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmen tans and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care p roviders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient ca re.es under the supervision of the team leader orcharge nurse.Delegate t askd material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresour cesin accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies and proce durtencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistance orParticipate in own professional development by maintaining requiredco mpetics

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ility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbi lity to use compuorganizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in admity to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility tertinent information using computerand/or paper documen tation toolsAbiliblished policies andprocedures. Provide nursing service s to patients ando withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to re main focused andnd maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to co mmunicate clearle of and appropriateapplication of the nursing processK nowledge of profy with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, phy sicians, adminisdently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbilit y to establish aavailable to assist in completing components of care in atimely manner.atients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans o f care and estater and learn new software programsAbility to document an d communicate plized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or organizationAbf scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNCAKnowledgessional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbi lity to indepennisteringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorkin g knowledge ofd herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge oCarolinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

< p>Plan, providerformanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performa nce improvemenive functions to processand prioritizeinformation, treatm ent, and folloe and document professional nursing care, utilizing thenur sing process,infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge andfamilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined b y the Northlearners.Participate in the identification of clinical or ope rational peducational offerings.Support the development of other staff a nd formaltactivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work describetrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and fam ilies inloyment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Charact erisw-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other sp eciaaccordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to usesensory and cog nitcompletion ofappropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-em p

Minimum Qualifications

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

EssentialPhysical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.

 

E ducation

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11,202 1 withouta Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouragedto en roll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their startdate b ut must complete the program within seven years of their startdate. Regi stered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required toenroll in a B SN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience< /h2>

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At amanager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who areexc eptional performers may be eligible for this level.CN Is are eligible fo r promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forthby the DUHS Vizient Nu rse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.Promotions can occur at 1 2 months of hire, but no later than 18 monthsof hire.

Degrees, Li censures, Certifications

Must have current or compact RN licensur e in the state of NorthCarolina. 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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