Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho. Neuro. Spine- New Grad- Nights
Company: Duke Health
Location: Angier
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 Raleigh
Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital
in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health
since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke
Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a
comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular,
neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing
care.Duke Raleigh Hospital - South Pavilion 3700 (Ortho. Neruo.
Spine) seeks to hire an Newly Graduated or Experienced Registered
Nurse (RN) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health
Together. Nurses with under 1 full year of experience will be
automatically enrolled in our Nurse Residency opportunity. Full
Time: 3x12 Rotational- Night shift. 7p-7a shift available. Unit
Summary:Located at Duke Raleigh's new South Pavilion, 3700 is a
Ortho/Neuro Spine and Neuro Stepdown Unit consisting of 32
inpatient beds. The team has Commitment to Zero Harm of their
patients, and this is executed through their dedication to
providing exceptional patient care and customer service. The
typical patient population is post-operative spine, both
ortho-spine and neuro-spine, and patients who have been diagnosed
with a stroke and/or neurology related procedure. Although the unit
specializes in adult patients, they also care for a specific
population of pediatric adolescents who undergo spine surgery.
South Pavilion 3700 occasionally absorbs overflow orthopedic joint
surgical patients and general medicine patients. Work Hours &
Shifts:--- 12-hour shifts (7A to 7P Days) General Description of
the Job ClassIndependently plan and provide professional nursing
care for patients in accordance with physician orders and
established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to
patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as
defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Duties and
Responsibilities of this LevelPlan, provide, supervise and document
professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for
patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to
individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's
baseline needs and response to care.Delegate tasks and supervise
the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care
providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing
care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients
or an entire unit as assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective
action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and
material resources.Participate in own professional development by
maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and
seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.Act as
preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal
learners.Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and 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: Twelve months of
appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's
discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are
exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.CN Is are
eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by
the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of
hire.Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than
18 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 staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the
nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently seek out
resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with
patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians,
administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and
families in accordance with the nursing plan of careAbility to use
sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
information, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor
skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn
new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer and/or paper documentation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility
to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain
focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques
involved in administering routine and special treatments to
patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate
The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory
requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required The
intent of this job description is to provide a representative and
level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be
required of positions given this title and shall not be construed
as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description.Duke University 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
FunctionsCertain 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. 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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