Registered Nurse (RN)- Ortho. Med. Surg.- PRN, Nights
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Raleigh
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital
in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health
since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke
Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a
comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular,
neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
Duke Nursing Highlights: -
The 3rd-floor Orthopedics unit (NP3200) at Duke Raleigh Hospital is
comprised of over 40 beds with Orthopedics Neuroscience and Med
Surg specialties. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care
for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every
time. - - -Experienced RN (2 + yrs experience required)General
Description of the Job ClassIndependently plan and provide
professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician
orders 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.Duties and
Responsibilities of this LevelPlan, provide, supervise, and
document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process
for patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to
individualize the plan of care based on an assessment of 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 the delivery of 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 own 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 the identification of
clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and
performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties
incidental to the work described herein.Required Qualifications at
this LevelEducationWork requires 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 expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within
two years of their start date but must complete the program within
five 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.ExperienceTwelve months of appropriate
clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion,
employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional
performers may be eligible for this level.Degrees, Licensure,
and/or CertificationMust have current or compact RN licensure in
the state of North Carolina. BLS required.Knowledge, Skills, and
AbilitiesKnowledge of the scope of the registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse, and NCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of
the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice, and
procedureAbility to assess the nursing needs of acute and
chronically ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently
seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and
maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate
clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team,
physicians, administrators, leadership, and othersAbility to teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of
careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use a computer and learn
new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent
information using computer and/or paper documentation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility
to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain
focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques
involved in administering routine and special treatments to
patientsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate
JCAHO and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical
Capacity Testing RequiredThe intent of this job description is to
provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this
title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of
the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks
other than those specifically presented in this
description.Essential Physical Job FunctionsCertain jobs at Duke
University and Duke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department. -
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