Assistant Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology

Shift

Leadership position: rotating 8-hours per day, 40 hours per week; to include possibility of call, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.  

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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:

• 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)

Occupational Summary

Seeking a positive and effective leader with exceptional leadership, as well nursing expertise, and collaborative qualities across disciplines (nursing, medical imaging professionals, radiologists) to continually improve the infrastructure of Interventional Radiology.  The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, critical thinking skills, and problem solving, while promoting the highest quality patient care.  This person should be one who strives for excellence and leads by example of the Duke Health Values.  
 
The Assistant Nurse Manager for Interventional Radiology must be a strong advocate for patients and the team they lead.  They need to be technologically savvy, able to troubleshoot and solve the most of difficult challenges, promote a supportive and positive work culture and foster continuous process improvement efforts.  
 
This is a leadership position, rotating 8-hours per day, 40 hours per week; to include possibility of call, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.  This role includes management of the Interventional Radiology areas of CT, Neuro, Vascular, Ultrasound, and Scheduling.
 
Active registered nurse license required; Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) preferred.

Level Characteristics

Use professional nursing judgement to individualize the plan of care based 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.

• Must have the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds

• Able 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.  Delegate tasks and supervises 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 supports the development of their staff and formal learners. Participate in the formal evaluation process of peers and other care providers. Participate in the identification of clinical oroperational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities. May participate in the interview process and make hiring recommendations. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA

• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process

• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure

• Abilityto assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families

• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

• Ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships

• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others

• Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care

• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up

• Able to use fine motor skills

• Competent in BLS and/or other speci alized life support requirementsdesignated by work area

• Able to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluationof patient status

• Able to use computer and learn new software programs

• Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients

• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.

Experience

• Three years of experience in nursing practice

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.

• BCLS certification is required.

• Must obtain a nursing leadership certification within two years of hire of appointment.

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