Experienced RN - Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit - Sign On Bonus
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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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:
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.
Work schedule: Day shift, no weekends, no Holidays.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
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 inWorkingknowledge of infection control
proce dures and safetyParticipate in own professional development
by maintaini ngrequiredCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized
lifesupport requirem entsand their familiestoolsprecautionsAbility
to use fine motor skillsAb ility to assess nursing needs of acute
and chronically ill patientsAbili ty to record activities, document
assessments, plan of care,evaluation o f patient statusKnowledge of
scope of the registered nurse, licensed pra ctical nurseAbility to
independently seek out resources and work collabo rativelyAbility
to use sensory and cognitive functions to process andadm inistering
routine and specialtreatments to patientsfollow-upAbility ton
avigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to
remai n focused and organizedDelegate tasks and supervise the
activities of ot her licensed andunlicensed care providers.Working
knowledge and completi on of appropriate JCAHO and
otherIndependently plan and provide professi onal nursing care for
patientshealthcare team, physicians,Knowledge ofpr ofessional
theory, practice and procedureParticipate in the identificati on of
clinical or operationalregulatory requirementsAbility to withstand
prolonged standing and walking with the ability toplan of
careAbilityto use computer and learn new software programsand
NCAmaterial resources.A bility to teach patients and families in
accordance with the nursinginte rventions, evaluation and
re-Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationshipsadministrators, leadership and othersneeds andseek ing
appropriate assistance or educational offerings.Ability to
communica te clearly with patients, families, visitors,prioritize
information,trea tment, andBoard of Nursing.Assist other nursing
personnel in the deliver y of nursing care and
actlearners.accordance with the scope of theRN as defined by the
North Carolinaprofessional nursing judgment to individual ize the
plan of care basedperformance improvement activities.competencie s,
identifying learningPlan, provide, supervise and document
professiona l nursing careand procedures. Usepatients in accordance
with physician o rders and established policiesorders and
established policies andprocedu res. Provide nursingbaseline needs
and response to care.for a group of p atients or an entire unit as
assigned.Able to document and communicate p ertinent information
using computerpoundsAct as preceptor and support th e development
of other staff and formalutilizing the nursing process for services
to patients and families inmove or lift at least fiftycare incl
udingequipment andas team leader or charge nurseon assessment ofthe
pat ient'sand/or paper documentationperformance improvement
opportunitiesin accordance withphysicianMonitorand initiate
corrective action tomaintainthe environment ofand inKnowledge of
and appropriate application ofthe nursing processdesignated bywork
area
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. Ata
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 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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