Registered Nurse - Pain Clinic

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

17d•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 Outpatient Pain Clinic seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together! Job Summary Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Ideal applicants would have excellent computer and phone skills and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone with the ability to establish a strong rapport with patients and families by phone, to coordinate services, and to provide education and nursing care to patients and families in the clinic setting. Clinic Summary Duke Pain Medicine – Provides comprehensive, care-coordinated services for patients with acute and chronic pain management conditions. Staff assist with clinic intake, assessment, and support during visits. Additionally, provides pre and post procedure care to outpatients who require interventional treatment for various pain conditions. Schedule Monday – Friday, Eight hrs. Shift. No Weekends, No Holidays

Requirements

Must have an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma. (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 seven years of their start date.)
Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina
At least 1 year of nursing experience is required.
BCLS certification is required.
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Nice To Haves

2+ years of nursing experience preferred
Previous experience in surgery, pain management, oncology and/or hospice is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager.
Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and serve as a team leader.
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, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities.
Participate in clinic or entity level performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.