Registered Nurse - Blood Cancer Treatment Room Durham, NC

Duke University•Durham, NC

11d•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 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) Occ Summary Independently plan and provide professional nursipolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and f amilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Ca rolinang care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and establ ishedBoard of Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classific ationexperience. Work Performed Plan, provide, superv iseaand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved innd document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process fo rpof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledg enursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years o fe computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communic ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbil iadministeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledg eand completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre eristics N/A use sensory and cognitive functions to process and pri oritizeinformatioareaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,inunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personneli n the deliveryal to the work described herein. Knowledge, Sk ills and Abilin, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skill sCompetent inties Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, lic ensed practictients and families in accordance with the nursingplan ofca reAbility toBLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesign ated by workte pertinent information using computerand/or paper document ation toolsAassess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsan d their famam, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach pa-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required Level Charactprocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plan oal nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of thenursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbil ity toatients in accordance with physicianorders and established policie s andterventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to usiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriat eassif care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and respo nse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other license d andstance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support thedevelopof nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective a ctiment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificat ionperformance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incid entof clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and i ny to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare t eiliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelon to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material resources.Participate in own professional development by maintainingrequ yAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbilit ty to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focusedw ill commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatient

Requirements

Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge of computer and ability to 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 use fine motor skills
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care
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 independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Ability to remain focused
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, supervise and organize professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process
Administering routine and special treatments to patients
Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners
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
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities
Perform other related duties incident to the work described herein