Registered Nurse (RN) General Medicine Stepdown/PCU
Company: Duke Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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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/PCURegistered Nurse
(Experienced or New Grad)Nights or Rotating shift available!Duties
and Responsibilities of this LevelPlan, 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
-EducationGraduation 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 5 years of their start date.
-ExperienceNo 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 CertificationMust have
current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS
required. -Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge 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 Required
-Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level -N/A - -The intent of
this job description is to provide a representative and level of
the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description. -Duke University 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. - 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. -
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