Registered Nurse New Graduate - 9300 Inpatient Medical/Oncology Durham, NC

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

32d•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 organizationNurses 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) Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known worldwide for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & G.I. surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics, and outpatient surgery centers. 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) Registered Nurse (New Graduate) - Duke University Hospital- 9300 Medical Oncology- All Shifts Available 9300 Medical Oncology at Duke University Hospital provides care for patients with solid tumors from new diagnosis to end of life. Staff on 9300 provide cutting-edge therapy, including chemotherapy and research studies, and are experts at palliative and end-of-life care. The team on 9300 refers to themselves as #9300dreamteam since working together to provide excellent, compassionate care for patients and families is our focus! Come be a part of the dream team! The 9300 Medical Oncology unit is a 31-bed, fast-paced environment constructed of an elite team of enthusiastic medical oncology registered nurses and nursing care assistants. Our staff have strong assessment skills, value teamwork, and strive to provide excellent patient care. The well-being of our patients is a top priority. Are you seeking to gain skills-sets that will set a solid foundation for your career, the medical oncology unit may be a fit for you. Job Summary As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities and utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) to achieve the nursing department's goals. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model participating in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families under the scope of the R.N. as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Will adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal government rules and regulations and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Work Schedule: 3-12 hours shifts Day, Night or Rotating Available Work Performed Clinical Nurses will plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients following physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessing the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in delivering nursing care and act as a team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Participate in professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.
Must have current or compact R.N. licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Clinical Nurses will plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients following physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessing the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel in delivering nursing care and act as a team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
Participate in professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.