Registered Nurse II-PRN- Patient Engagement Center-Hybrid in NC
Duke University Health System
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Oct-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 251334
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 Primary Care
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.
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)
Registered Nurse II- Duke Primary Care PRN-Patient Engagement Center-Hybrid in NC
Independently 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.
Work Performed
Plan, 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 base d on 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 nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or a n 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 preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
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
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
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/ or paper documentation
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 involve d in administering routine and special treatments to patients
Working know ledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working know ledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
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 occur at 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.
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