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 nursing care for patientsin accordance with guidelines established withi n the Discipline ofNursing ClinicalLadder Program; participate in educat ional activities,departmental committees, research projects or other hea lth relatedprojects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients an dfamiliesin accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North CarolinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Identify careneeds for patient populations at the unit level. Provideleadership in t he development of standards of care, patient/familyeducation and staff e ducation to address the needs of specificpopulations.Participate in educ ational activities, departmental committees, researchprojects and otherh ealth-related projects as assigned.Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control ofmaterial resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material andequipment and communicate to responsiblein dividuals.Anticipate potential safety concerns in the environment of car e andintervene.Guide the professional growth of others at the unit level throughprecepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.Provide lea dership at a unit level for initiatives designed to improvethe qualityof care or clinical outcomes for populations of patients andgrowth of othe rs.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope o fthe registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andUnlicensed staff.Kno wledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledgeof professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursingneed s of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility toindep endently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clea rly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians,admini strators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cogni tive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and foll ow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other speci alized life support requirementsdesignated by work areaAbility torecord activities, document assessments, planof care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer andlearn new software programsAbility to document and communicate pertinentinformati on using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand prolon ged standing and walkingAbility to remain focused and organizedWorking k nowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine a nd special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of app ropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) and otherregulatory requirements.Pre- employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Characte ristics

The Clinical Nurse III provides leadership at the unit le vel. The CNIIIindependently and creatively implements the nursing proces s forindividual patients and identifies needs and plans care for unit pa tientpopulations. The CNIII is positive during changes and supports grow th ofpeers. The CNIII is able to effectively communicate withall members ofthe health care team.

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

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 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.