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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)
Occ Summary
Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nurs ing care for patientsin accordance with guidelines established within th e Discipline ofNursing ClinicalLadder Program; participate in education al activitiesdepartmental committees, research projects or other health relatedprojects as assigned. Provides nursing services to patients andfa milies in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the NorthCar olina Board of Nursing.
Work Performed
Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum ofcare. Collaborate a nd provide leadership in the development of standardsof care, patient/fa mily education and staff education to address theneeds of specific popul ations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamand provide leadership wi th in the delivery of patient care.Provide leadership in educational act ivities, departmental committees,research projects and other health-rela ted projects.Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use,care and controlof material resources. Appraise quality an deffectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriat edepartments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance .Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of carethr ough role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. This may includedesigning orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursingstudents.Provi de leadership at a departmental, entity, community orregional/national l 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 scope ofthe registered nurse, licensed prac tical nurse andUnlicensed staff.Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and pr ocedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill pati entsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and wo rk collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working re lationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visit ors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAb ility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and pri oritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor sk illsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsd esignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments , plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient st atusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAbility to do cument and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical ca re for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbilit y to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and tec hniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patie ntsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precauti onsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission( TJC) and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Te sting Required
Level Characteristics
Provide leadersh ip at a CSU, departmental, institutional, community orregional/national level. Lead change by constantly seeking creativesolutions to improve qu ality and efficiency in the delivery of patientcare.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree. Incumbents in this job classification effective on or before 10/01/2015 who currently hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma may remain in this classification under a "grandfathered" status. Transferring to another job classification will require that all minimum qualifications of that job be met and will result in a loss of grandfathering status for this classification.
Experience
Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Career Ladder Program for the level IV.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
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