Registered Nurse - New Graduate Ambulatory Oncology Program Durham, NC (Dec Grads)

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program is designed to help new graduate nurses launch their careers in an ambulatory oncology infusion setting. Participants gain hands-on experience across Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient locations in Durham, Raleigh, and Wake County while building specialized knowledge in oncology and infusion nursing. This program begins with one week of general orientation, followed by dedicated classroom learning and hands-on skills training. Participants then transition into patient care areas while continuing to receive oncology- and infusion-specific education throughout the program. The program primarily offers a daytime schedule, generally working four 10-hour shifts per week, with limited weekend requirements depending on their assigned outpatient location. During the program, participants rotate through Duke Cancer Institute outpatient facilities, gaining exposure to multiple teams, workflows, and patient populations before permanent placement. Nurse residents and clinical leaders work together to identify the best fit based on interests, strengths, and available openings. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are placed into infusion nursing roles at one of Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient locations in Durham, Raleigh, or Wake County.

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

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: 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

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures.
Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.