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Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

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!

 

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 thedevelopment of other staff and formalle arners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational perf ormanceimprovement opportunities and assistin performance improvementact ivities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described he rein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of sc ope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professi onal theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of ac ute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to independent ly seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and m aintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly wi th patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrat ors, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families inaccor dance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive f unctions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upA bility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work area or organizationAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer a nd learn new software programsAbility to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to wit hstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focused andorgani zedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administer ingroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge ofinfecti on control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge andcomplet ion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment PhysicalCapacity Testing Required

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hiredbetween July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

No experience required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must havecurrent or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

 

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