Registered Nurse (RN) General Medicine Stepdown/PCU - New Grad Residency Program - Duke Health
Company: Duke Health
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. 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. General Medicine Stepdown/PCU Night Shift
Available! Experienced and New Grad Registered Nurses! Commitment
Bonus Available! Duties and Responsibilities of this Level Plan,
provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the
nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and
established policies and procedures under the supervision of the
team leader or charge nurse. Delegate tasks and supervise the
activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist
other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
Participate in maintaining the environment of care including
equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and
identify resources available to assist in completing components of
care in a timely manner. Participate in own professional
development by maintaining required competencies, identifying
learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational
offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal
learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in
performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties
incidental to the work described herein. Required Qualifications at
this Level Education Work requires graduation from an accredited
BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1,
2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or
higher) are encouraged 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. All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS
Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. Degrees,
Licensure, and/or Certification Must have current or compact RN
licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse,
licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff Knowledge of and
appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of
professional theory, practice and procedure Ability to assess
nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their
families Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships Ability to communicate clearly with patients,
families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators,
leadership and others Ability to teach patients and families in
accordance with the nursing plan of care Ability to use sensory and
cognitive functions to process and prioritize information,
treatment, and follow-up Ability to use fine motor skills Competent
in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
designated by work area or organization Ability to record
activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions,
evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status Ability to use
computer and learn new software programs Ability to document and
communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper
documentation tools Ability to navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patients Ability to withstand prolonged standing
and walking Ability to remain focused and organized Working
knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
routine and special treatments to patients Working knowledge of
infection control procedures and safety precautions Working
knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC)
and other regulatory requirements Pre-employment Physical Capacity
Testing Required Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
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
essentialjob 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.
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