Registered Nurse (RN) - EP Lab
Company: Duke Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: September 2, 2024
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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: -
Job Code: -4024
FLSA: -N
Job Level: -F2
Revised Date: -07/01/2024
Supervisory Responsibility: -NoShift/Schedule: -Four 10-hour day
shifts per week with occasional evening hours as needed to complete
cases. -No nights, weekends or holidays! Start Times: 0700-1730
(7a-7:30p)
Relocation Assistance Available -for nurses relocating greater than
50 MilesPremium Pay for EP Lab -General Description of the Job
Class -Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for
patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and
families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the
North Carolina Board of Nursing. -Duties and Responsibilities of
this Level -Plan, provide, supervise and document professional
nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in
accordance with physician orders and established policies and
procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the
plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs
and response to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of
other licensed and unlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing
personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or
charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as
assigned.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.Act as
preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal
learners.Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and in
performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties
incidental to the work described herein. -Required Qualifications
at this LevelEducation -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 encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program
within two years of their start date but must complete the program
within seven 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.CN Is are
eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by
the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of
hire.Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than
18 months of hire. -Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification -Must
have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North
Carolina. BLS required. -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical
nurse and unlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate application
of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice
and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and
chronically ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently
seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and
maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate
clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team,
physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of
careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn
new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer and/or paper documentation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility
to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain
focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques
involved in administering routine and special treatments to
patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate
The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory
requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
-Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level -N/A -The intent of
this job description is to provide a representative and level of
the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description.Duke University 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
FunctionsCertain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health
System may include essential job 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. - 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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