Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Experienced Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Nights

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeMooresville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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 seven years of their start date.
Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina is required.
BLS certification is required.
Competency in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by the work area or organization is required.
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing is required.
Knowledge of the scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff is required.
Knowledge and appropriate application of the nursing process, professional theory, practice, and procedure are required.
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute 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 use fine motor skills is required.
Ability to record activities and document assessments, plans of care, interventions, evaluations, and reevaluations of patient status is required.
Ability to use a computer, learn new software programs, and document and communicate pertinent information using computer or paper documentation tools is required.
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients is required.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking, remain focused, and stay 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, safety precautions, The Joint Commission requirements, and other regulatory requirements is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders, the nursing process, established policies and procedures, and medical and nursing plans of care.
Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other healthcare personnel in delivering patient care.
Participate in maintaining the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
Prioritize work organization and identify available resources to complete components of care in a timely manner.
Maintain required competencies, identify learning needs, and seek appropriate assistance or educational offerings as part of professional development.
Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist with performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

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.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

**This position offers a commitment bonus of $15000 or higher, based on experience, if eligible.

***This position offers up to $8,000 relocation assistance if eligible.

Job Description
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care 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 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.

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

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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 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, Licensures, Certifications

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

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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