Clinical Nurse IV leader - Eye Center

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

4d•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 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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Duke University Hospital - Eye Center is seeking a CN IV Leader who embraces Advancing Health Together Department Profile: The Duke Eye Center Labs procedural clinic is located in the Duke Eye Center Hudson Building 2351 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina 27710 and supports Duke Providers as they perform intravitreal injections and/or laser photocoagulation for patients with retinal disease. Outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and the latest medications and intraocular implants. World-class Duke Ophthalmologists treat patients for diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal degenerations, and vascular occlusions. Location: Duke Clinic, 30 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2A, Durham, NC 27710-3000 Occ Summary Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The position will provide local level leadership in the areas of administration, education, informatics and quality.

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 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
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computers 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 precaution
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate
The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Work requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree.
Three years of experience required.
Clinical Nurse II and III are eligible to apply for the CN IV Leader role. Applicants will perform the duties and responsibilities of the CN IV.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.
Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects.
Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.
Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students.
Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
Conduct performance reviews.
Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to practice standards and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues.
Influence recruitment and development of staff.
Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts.
Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education.
Assess educational needsof staff.
Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.
Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or changes to technology.
Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff.
Provide training and technology education support on the unit.
Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit..
Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices.
Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.