CLINICAL NURSE III

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. 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)

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Nursing Career Ladder Program for level III.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 precepting, 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 herein.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior