Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology CDU Triage

Duke Careers•Raleigh, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. 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. Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) is available. This position is for Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology of Raleigh, located at Cardiology of Raleigh 3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC. We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II at Duke Cardiology of Raleigh, located in Raleigh, NC to serve as a triage nurse and as an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Requirements

Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
All registered nurses 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 BSN program within seven years of their start date.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
BLS required.
Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 250 lbs.
Must be able to carry 25 lbs.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience preferred
Experience in Triage preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage nurse line for telephone triage with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership and inform provider as indicated.
Monitor and address all triage related in basket tasks including Mychart patient advice, cardiac clearance forms and collaborate with other internal and external patient’s care team members.
Evaluate/Assess/Educate patient prior to procedures.
Alert MD for necessary modifications prior to Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Primary nurse in cardiac diagnostic testing (CDU).
Start IV’s prior to procedures – calculate dose, prepare & titrate infusion & monitor patient.
Administer Dobutamine, Definity and saline according to orders.
Monitor patients during Nuclear Stress testing and echos as needed.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
Assist with IV Lasix therapy as needed.
Handle prescription refills according to protocols.
Managing and performing PT/INR’s and providing Warfarin education.
Maintains department logs, educational materials and reports as required for accreditation and JCAHO (medications, equipment, crash cart).
Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and other clinical information as indicated based on patients assessment and clinic staffing needs.
Backup coverage for procedure triage & scheduling as needed.
Clinical resource for all Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Participates in performance improvement projects and/or acts as a liaison in various Clinic related projects.
Assist in training new staff for cross-coverage & educational purposes.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.