Registered Nurse - 4700 Inpatient Surgical Oncology (new graduate or exp. RN) Raleigh, NC

Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke. 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! Occ Summary Plan and provide professional nursing care fo r patients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans of care and e stablished policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients andfamilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Nort hCarolinaBoard of Nursing.Work PerformedPlan, provi de and document professional nursing care, utilizingthenursing process,i n accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies and procedure s under the supervision of the team leader orcharge nurse.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care provi ders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.P articipate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentand material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresourcesa vailable to assist in completing components of care in atimely manner.Pa rticipate in ownprofessional development by maintaining requiredcompete ncies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistance ored ucational offerings.Support the development of other staff and formallea rners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational perfo rmanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performance improvementact ivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described he rein.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of sc ope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNCAKnowledge ofand appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professi onal theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of ac ute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to independent ly seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and m aintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly wi th patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrat ors, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families inaccordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive f unctions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, andfollow-upAb ility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or organizationAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer an d learn new software programsAbility to document and communicate pertine nt information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to with stand prolonged standing and walkingAbilityto remain focused andorganiz edWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeri ngroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge ofinfectio n control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge andcompleti on of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment P hysical CapacityTesting RequiredLevel CharacteristicsN/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 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 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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