Clinical Nurse II - Emergency Department

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Occ Summary

Plan and provide professional nursing care fo r patients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans of care and e stablished policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients andfamilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Nort hCarolinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provi de and document professional nursing care, utilizing thenursing process, in accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies and procedur es under the supervision of the team leader orcharge nurse.Delegate task s and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care prov iders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care. Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentan d material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresources available to assist in completing components of care in atimely manner.P articipate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcompet encies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistance ore ducational offerings.Support the development of other staff and formalle arners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational perf ormanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performance improvementac tivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described h erein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of s cope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andunlicensedstaf fKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledg e of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursin g needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility t o independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to es tablish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communica te clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians , administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients andfami lies in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory an d cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, a nd follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/orother specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or organiz ationAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,in terventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilityto use computer and learn new software programsAbility to document andcommunic ate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentation tools Ability to navigatethe entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbil ity to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remainfocused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorkingknowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorkingknowledge a nd completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

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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 theirstartdate. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2 014 are not required toenroll in a BSN program to remain in this job cla ssification.

Experience

No experience required.All CN Is will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Vizient NurseResidency Program within 12 months of hire.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifica tions

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of N orthCarolina. 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.