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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

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care orm other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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Level Charats to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygienean d bascare including equipmentand other material resources.Participatein theegistered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guidedby the physician ordent direct nursing care of assigned patients under thesupervisionof a ric health andsafetyprecautions applicable to work in a hospital.Workin gian in patient carearea. Provides nursing services to patients and fami ls.Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Able to remainfocuse ies in accordancewith the scope of the LPN as defined by the North Carol ina Board ofNursing.
Work Performed

Provide and documrolof mater ial resources and maintenance; assist inappraisal of effectia registered nurse for evaluation, interventionand modification of theimplementation of general policies andprocedures to provide for the emotionaland physi cal comfort and safetyof patients; participate in the formulation of new policies.Participate in maintaining the environment ofip and others.Abl e to teach patients and families in accordance with thenursingprocedures and patientresponses; assist in the delivery of nursiferenceswithin the service.Assist in the training of new employees.Perfo>

Knowledge, Sk ills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of licensng careand selecti on ofnursing priorities.Assist in the development andable knowledge of t he care and treatment of patients and specialprocedures thatapply to pra ctical nursing. Able to independently seekout resournursingplanof care.A ble to use sensory and cognitive functions to procrograms.Able to naviga te the entity to provide clinical care for patienters and the nursing pl an of care. Patient responseto care is reported toofvariousdiagnostic pr ocedures.Evaluate nursing care withemphasis onces and work collaborativ ely.Able to communicate clearly with patients,ies, documentinterventions .Able to use computer and learn new software pd and organized.Working kn owledge of sterile techniques and special procnities and assists in perf ormance improvementactivities.Assist with conted practicalnurse, ability to delegate tonursing support staff.Considerea or organization.Able to use fine motor skills. Able to record activitto understand and follow or al and written instructions.Working knowledgnt care.Assist physicians an d other nursing personnel in the performanceess and prioritizeinformatio n, treatment, and follow-up.Competent in BLSplan of care.Assist other he alth care personnelin the delivery of patieveness of material and equipm ent and report anyequipment malfunctions tocharge nurse.Participate in i n-service education programs and other coneand completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirements.P

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work 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 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.

Experience

Twelve 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. CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occurat 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 months of hire.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

 

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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