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. 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 nu rsiCharacteristics N/A policies andprocedures. Provide nursing serv ices to patients and families inaccordance with the scope of the RN as d efined by the North Carolinaonse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise th e activities of other licensed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a groupplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and respcidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills andevelopment of other staff and formallearners .Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performanc eimprovement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Per form other related duties insing processKnowledge of professional theory , practice and procedureAbilractical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and approp riate application of the nurvise and document professional nursing careu tilizing the nursing processmunicate pertinent information using compute rand/or paper documentationAbilities

Knowledge of scope of the re gistered nurse, licensed pteassistance or educational offerings.Act as p receptor and support the drmation,treatment, and follow-upAbility to us e fine motor skillsCompeteity to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinfoach patients and families in accordance with t he nursingplan of careAbilare,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluatio n of patient statusAbilityity toassess nursing needs of acute and chron ically ill patientsand thefor patients in accordance with physicianorder s and established policieowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requiremowledge of infection control procedures and saf ety precautionsWorking kny work areaAbility to record activities, docume nt assessments, plan of cnt in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated bto use computer and learn new software programs Able to document and coms and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgme nt to individualize therial resources.Participate in own professional de velopment by maintaininentsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Requ ired

Levelof patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and i nitiate correctivativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective work ing relationshipsare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and ot hersAbility to teBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, superocused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques invole action to maintain the environment ofcare including e quipment and matesAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ab ility to remain fg requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriaAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcved in administeringroutine and special treatments to p atientsWorking knir familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborng care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establishedtoolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinicalc are for patient

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 community have 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. At amanager's discretion, employees wi th 6 months of experience who areexceptional performers may be eligible for this level.CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting crit eria set forthby the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 mont hs of hire.Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 monthsof hire.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current orcompact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. BL S 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.

About Duke University Health System

As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.

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