Experienced RN - Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic
and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma
center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an
endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine
operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital
admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in
fiscal year 2017. U.S News & World Report named Duke University
Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in
2018-19. Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20
nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and
heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology,
rheumatology, and urology. 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-----TMs 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! The Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit at
Duke University Hospital is comprised of a 21-bed post-cardiac
catheterization unit. Our team is active in delivering exemplary
care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience,
every time. The patient population in this area includes pre- and
post-procedural cardiac patients. Primary responsibilities include
prepping patients prior to procedures (such as cardiac cath),
pre-med, starting IVs, drawing labs, pulling sheaths, and general
post-procedure recovery. A minimum of 2 years cardiac nursing
experience strongly preferred. ACLS certification would be required
within 6 months of hire. Work Hours & Shifts:Full Time: Mostly
12-hour day shifts with occasional rotation to nights. No weekend
or holiday commitment! Duke Nursing Highlights:
- All three Duke Hospitals have received Magnet designation for
excellence in nursing.
- 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.
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance!
- Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Forgiveness! Occ Summary Work
PerformedN/AKnowle dge, Skills and AbilitiesPerform other related
duties incidental to the work described herein.Level
CharacteristicsWorking knowledge of procedur esand techniques
involved infollow-upAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and
chronically ill patientsWorking knowledge of infection control
procedures and safetyParticipate in own professional development by
mai ntaining requiredAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions
to proce ssandplan of careWorking knowledge and completion of
appropriate JCAHO a nd otherKnowledge of scope of the registered
nurse, licensed practical n urseadministering routine and
specialtoolsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirementsprecautionsregulatory requirementsA bility to teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursingKnow ledge of
and appropriate application of the nursing processAbility to us
ecomputer and learn new software programsand their
familiesprioritize in formation, treatment, andtreatmentsto
patientsAbility to use fine motor skillsParticipate in the
identification of clinical or operationalevalua tion of patient
statusdesignated bywork areaIndependently plan and provi de
professional nursing care for patientsBoard of Nursing.Ability to
rec ord activities, document assessments, plan of care,Ability to
navigateth e entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to
establish and m aintain effective working relationshipsMonitor and
initiate corrective a ction to maintain the environment
ofunlicensed care providers.Delegate t asks and supervise the
activities of other licensed andAbility to indepe ndently seek out
resources and work collaborativelyAbility to remainfocu sed and
organizedhealthcare team, physicians,Ability to withstand prolon
ged standing and walking with the ability toKnowledge of
professional th eory, practice and procedureand NCAmaterial
resources.interventions,eval uation and re-learners.administrators,
leadership and othersneeds and seeking appropriate assistance or
educational offerings.accordance with th e scope of the RN as
defined by the North CarolinaAbility to communicate clearly with
patients, families, visitors,Able to document and communic ate
pertinent information using computerAssist other nursing personnel
i n the delivery of nursing care and actPlan, provide, supervise
anddocume nt professional nursing careprofessional nursing judgment
to individuali ze the plan of care basedperformance improvement
activities.and procedures. Usecompetencies, identifying learningfor
a group of patients or an e ntire unit as assigned.orders and
established policies and procedures. P rovide nursingbaseline needs
and response to care.in accordance with phy sicianutilizing the
nursing processforservices to patients and families incare
including equipment andas team leader or charge nurseon assessme nt
of the patient'sand/or paper documentationmove or lift at
leastfifty poundsperformance improvement opportunities and
inpatients inaccordance with physician orders and established
policiesAct aspreceptor andsupport the development of other staff
and formal Minimum Qualifications EducationWork 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 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. 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. Degrees,
Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN
licensure 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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