Registered Nurse II-Duke Raleigh Pre-Admission Testing

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Registered Nurse II-Duke Raleigh Pre-Admission Testing

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 227354

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: DUKE RALEIGH HOSPITAL

Date: Feb 14, 2023

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 (based on eligibility)

DUKE RALEIGH-CLINICAL NURSE II-PRE-ADMISSION TESTING

Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program; participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned.

Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Work Performed

Identify care needs for patient populations at the unit level.

Provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.

Participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects as assigned.

Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and communicate to responsible individuals.

Anticipate potential safety concerns in the environment of care and intervene.

Guide the professional growth of others at the unit level through pre- cepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.

Provide leadership at a unit level for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes for populations of patients and growth of others.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described here in.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.

Knowledge of profession al theory, practice and procedure.

Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families

Independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others

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.

Use of fine motor skills.

Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

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

Navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients

Withstand prolonged standing and walking

Remain focused and organized

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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.

Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Characteristics

The Clinical Nurse III provides leadership at the unit level. The CNIII independently and creatively implements the nursing process for individual patients and identifies needs and plans care for unit patient populations. The CN III is positive during changes and supports growth of peers. The CNIII is able to effectively communicate with all members of the health care team

Minimum Qualifications

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 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

Requires two years of appropriate clinical experience. In addition to the education and experience noted above, applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program for the level III.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

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