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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. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited BSN program
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience
Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
BLS certification
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements