Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology Overflow 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 Summary

Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized n ursing care for patientsin accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline ofNursing Clinical Ladder Program; participate in educat ional activitiesdepartmental committees, research projects or other heal threlatedprojects as assigned. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the NorthC arolina Board of Nursing.

Work Performed

Identify car eneeds for patient populations across the continuum ofcare. Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standardsof care, patient/f amily education and staff education to address theneeds of specific popu lations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamand provide leadership w ith in the delivery of patient care.Provide leadership in educational ac tivities, departmental committees,research projects and other health-rel ated projects.Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper s election, use,care and control of material resources. Appraise quality a ndeffectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropria tedepartments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performanc e.Guide the professional growth ofothers across the continuum of careth rough role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. This may includedesignin gorientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursingstudents.Provi de leadership at a departmental, entity, community orregional/nationall evel for initiatives focused on improving the qualityof care for populat ions of patients and growth of others.Perform other related duties incid ental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Ab ilities

Knowledge of scopeof the registered nurse, licensed prac tical nurse andUnlicensed staff.Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and pro cedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patie ntsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and wor k collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working rel ationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visito rs,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbi lity to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplanof careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prior itizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skil lsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdes ignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient stat usAbility to use computer and learn new softwareprogramsAbility to docum ent and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paperdocu mentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care f or patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbilityto remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniq ues involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsW orking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsW orking knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testin g Required

Level Characteristics

Provide leadership a t a CSU, departmental, institutional, community orregional/nationallevel . Lead change by constantly seeking creativesolutions to improve quality and efficiency in the delivery of patientcare.

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 ourperspectives, 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

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.