Registered Nurse (CNIII) - Duke Primary Care Timberlyne

Duke Careers • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke Primary Care Timberlyne in Chapel Hill provides exceptional, family-focused healthcare with a team of eight skilled providers. Offering convenient, comprehensive services for adults and children, the clinic specializes in annual physicals, preventive care, chronic condition management, and pediatric care, including immunizations and developmental screenings. With expertise in women’s health, acute illness care, and more, Duke Primary Care Timberlyne is dedicated to promoting wellness and meeting the diverse needs of its community.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will deliver advanced and specialized care to patients, following the standards set by the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program. You’ll also have opportunities to grow and contribute by joining educational sessions, serving on department committees, and participating in research or other health-related projects. In every interaction, you’ll provide compassionate care to patients and their families, always practicing within the RN scope of practice defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Requirements

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
• Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Nursing Career Ladder Program for level III.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.
• 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 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 program within seven 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient care needs at the unit level and help create standards of care, patient/family education, and staff training to meet those needs.
• Participate in educational sessions, department committees, research projects, and other health-related activities as assigned.
• Provide direction on the proper use, care, and management of equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of equipment and materials and share feedback with the right team members.
• Watch for potential safety concerns in the care environment and take action to prevent issues.
• Support the growth of other team members through precepting, mentoring, coaching, and role modeling.
• Lead unit-level projects focused on improving patient care quality, clinical outcomes, and staff development.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

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