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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.

 

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. 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.

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 (based on eligibility)

 

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professional nursipolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and f amilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Ca rolinang care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and establ ishedBoard of Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classific ationexperience.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, superv iseaand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved innd document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process fo rpof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledg enursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years o fe computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communic ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbil iadministeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledg eand completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre eristics

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use sensory and cognitive functions to process and pri oritizeinformatioareaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,inunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personneli n the deliveryal to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Sk ills and Abilin, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skill sCompetent inties

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, lic ensed practictients and families in accordance with the nursingplan ofca reAbility toBLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesign ated by workte pertinent information using computerand/or paper document ation toolsAassess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsan d their famam, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach pa-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Charactprocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plan oal nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of thenursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbil ity toatients in accordance with physicianorders and established policie s andterventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to usiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriat eassif care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and respo nse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other license d andstance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support thedevelopof nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective a ctiment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificat ionperformance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incid entof clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and i ny to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare t eiliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelon to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material resources.Participate in own professional development by maintainingrequ yAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbilit ty to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focusedw ill commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatient

Minimum Qualifications

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour communityhave a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

 

Education

Work requires gradua tion from an accredited BSN program.Exception: Registered nurses hired b etween July 1, 2014 and April 11,2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nur sing (or higher) are encouragedto enroll in an appropriate BSN program w ithin two years of their startdate but must complete the program within seven years of their startdate. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2 014 are not required toenroll in a BSN program to remain in this job cla ssification.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certificati ons

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of Nor thCarolina. BLS required.

 

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 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.

 

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