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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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
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7300 Cardiology Step Down is a fast paced 31 bed unit made up of an elite team of passionate cardiology registered nurses, nursing care assistants, and health unit coordinators. Our nursing staff values team work and strives to provide excellent patient centered care.
Shifts : (3) 12 hour shifts. (7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AM) Day, night, and rotating shifts
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 Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.All registered nurses 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 BSN program within seven years of their start date.Experience
No experience required.All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact RN license from participating state.
BLS required, but may be renewed during orienation if not current.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess 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 area or organizationAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAbility 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 walkingAbility 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 The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing RequiredDuke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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