Registered Nurse (RN) General Medicine Stepdown/PCU - New Grad Residency Program
Company: Duke Health
Location: Efland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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 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. General Medicine Stepdown/PCUNight Shift
Available!
Experienced and New Grad Registered Nurses!Commitment Bonus
Available! Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
- Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing
the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and
established policies and procedures under the supervision of the
team leader or charge nurse.
- Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed
and unlicensed care providers.
- Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient
care.
- Participate in maintaining the environment of care including
equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and
identify resources available to assist in completing components of
care in a timely manner.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining
required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking
appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
- Support the development of other staff and formal
learners.
- Participate in the identification of clinical or operational
performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance
improvement activities.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. Required Qualifications at this Level 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 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. Experience
- No experience required.
- All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Vizient
Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. Degrees,
Licensure, and/or Certification
- Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North
Carolina. BLS required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical
nurse and unlicensed staff
- Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing
process
- Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill
patients and their families
- Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families,
visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership
and others
- Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the
nursing plan of care
- Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
- Ability to use fine motor skills
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work area or organization
- Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of
care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient
status
- Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using
computer and/or paper documentation tools
- Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for
patients
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to remain focused and organized
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering routine and special treatments to patients
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety
precautions
- Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint
Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing 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.
Keywords: Duke Health, Burlington , Registered Nurse (RN) General Medicine Stepdown/PCU - New Grad Residency Program, Healthcare , Efland, North Carolina
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