Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Registered Nurse - RN, Inpatient Medical Oncology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
All CNIs must enroll in and complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
CNIs must meet the DUHS Nurse Residency Program criteria within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.
Graduation from an accredited bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher), associate's degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required.
Registered nurses without a bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within five years of their start date.
Nurses hired with a valid compact license must obtain a North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Knowledge of the scope of practice for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing care assistants is required.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process is required.
Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedures is required.
Ability to assess the nursing needs of acutely and chronically ill patients and their families is required.
Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively is required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is required.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, the healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others is required.
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care is required.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up is required.
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools is required.
Fine motor skills are required.
Competence in Basic Life Support and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by the work area or organization is required.
Ability to record activities; document assessments, plans of care, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of patient status is required.
Ability to use a computer and learn new software programs is required.
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients is required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking is required.
Ability to remain focused and organized is required.
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients is required.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions is required.
Working knowledge and completion of applicable Joint Commission (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements is required.
Pre-employment physical capacity testing is required.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders, established policies and procedures, and the scope of the registered nurse as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Complete other related duties incidental to the described work.
Assist other nursing personnel in delivering nursing care.
Assist in developing and implementing general policies and responses.
Provide direction and guidance on the proper use, care, and control of assigned material resources; appraise the quality and effectiveness of materials and equipment and report results to the head nurse; and maintain cleanliness standards in assigned areas.
Collect and analyze patient data; develop and implement nursing care plans; establish interpersonal relationships with patients; evaluate nursing care; and communicate relevant patient facts and actions taken to appropriate personnel.
Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit.
Observe nursing staff activities and make recommendations to nursing management to improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and operational procedures.
Complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 24 months of initial chemotherapy/immunotherapy competency with DUHS.

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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)

Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital - North Pavilion 5200 (Medical – Surgical Oncology Unit) seeks to hire Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Unit Summary:

NP 5200 is a 37-bed inpatient adult medical/stepdown oncology unit. Our main patient populations involve symptom management for oncology patients, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and end-of-life care. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with other departments and disciplines including hospital medicine, surgical services, pharmacy, case management, social work, nurse navigators, dieticians, and chaplain services. The unit is also part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Work Hours & Shifts:

12-hour shifts
Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8-week schedule
Major holidays are assigned upon hire on a 3 year rotating schedule

Job Summary:

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

RNs with no previous oncology/chemo experience will be skilled to administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy within 6-8 months of hire. We offer didactic education and hands-on precepted orientation for chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration based on ONS/APHON guidelines, DUHS policies and procedures, and appropriate evidence in practice standards. RNs will complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 24 months of initial chemotherapy/immunotherapy competency with DUHS.

Job Duties:

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act
Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses.
Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of as assigned with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care given procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations.

Required Qualifications at this Level.

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

Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date
Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date.
BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools 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 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

Duke 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.

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 essential job 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.

About the Company

Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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