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Posted: 08-Feb-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 254199
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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as 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 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)
Occ Summary
Independently plan and provide professio nalunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the deliv eryedcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateass istance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the develo pmeources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining req uirishedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fay to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventi ons, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use comput ernursing care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and estab lolinaBoard of Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classifi cmilies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the NorthCar ationwill commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpati entnursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years ofexperience.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies an dprocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plano fcare based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and responsetoc are.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andof nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of patien ts or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective actiontomaintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material resnt of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificationofcli nical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and inperforma nce improvement activities.Perform other related duties incidental tothe work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKno wledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility toassess nu rsing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsandtheir familiesAbilit y to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbilimunic ate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physty to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility tocomician s, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and fa milies in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility touse sensory a nd cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent inBLS and/orother specialized life support requirementsdesignated by workareaAbilitand le arn new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent info rmation using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigat e the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand p rolongedstanding and walkingAbilityto remain focusedand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministeringroutine a nd special treatments to patientsWorking knowledgeof infection control p rocedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledgeand completion ofapprop riate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capa city Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a ndexperiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.
E ducation
Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program a pproved by theNorth Carolina Board of Nursing or successfulcompletion o f the NC -approved Nurse Aide I competency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
N/A
Degrees, L icensures, Certifications
Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division ofFacility Services with no substantiated fi ndings of abuse, fraud,neglect or misappropriation of property.BCLS cert ification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hireorientation , which typically takes place during the first week ofemployment.
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.
