Registered Nurse - Blood Cancer Treatment Room Durham, NC

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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. 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 SummaryWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques invol vedinAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patien tsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safetyCompetent inBLS and/or other specialized lifesupport requirementsKnowledge ofand appropriate application of the nursing processAbility to use computer an dlearn new software programsand their familiesAbility to use fine motors killsdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinicalc are for patientsAbility to independently seek out resources and work col laborativelyAbility to remain focused and organizedAbility to documentan d communicate pertinent informationusingand NCAcomputer and/or paperdoc umentation toolsKnowledge of professionalAbility to establish andrequire mentsadministering routine andtheory, practice and procedure Work Perfor med Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesestablished policies and procedures.r esponses.as team leader orAbility to withstand prolongedwith patients,fa milies,maintain effective working relationships Ability to communicatecl earlyvisitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership a nd Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordancePla n and provide professional nursing care in accordance with physicianorde rs and[Employee must complete all requirements and obtain written approv al ofthe Nursing CareerLadder Committee before eligible for thisclassifi cation.]with physician ordersand established policies and proceduresto i nclude collecting andanalyzing patient data,developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishinginterpersonal relationships withpatients , evaluating nursing care given and communicating to properpersonnelrele vant factsabout patients, action taken and patient Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actcharge nurse fora groupof patients or an entire unit as assigned. Provide direction andisequal ity and effectiveness of material and equipment and reportresultguidance in the proper use, care and control ofmaterial resources;appras toheadn urse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas. Observeactivi ties of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursingmanagement fori mprovement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care given. Assis t in the development and implementation of general policies andprocedure s designed toeffect efficiency of operations. Perform other related duti es incidental to the work described herein. .others Ability to teachpati ents and families in accordance with the nursing plan of careAbility to use sensoryand cognitivefunctions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment,and follow-upinterventions, evaluationandre-evaluationof patie nt statusstanding and walkingspecial treatments to patientsprecautions W orkingknowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory

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 Isare 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 or compact 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.