Registered Nurse - PRN Gyn/Oncology Macon Pond Raleigh, NC

Duke Careers Raleigh, NC
registered nurse nurse gyn oncology nursing health community nurses patients procedures cancer surgery education
November 29, 2022
Duke Careers
Raleigh, NC

Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke.

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)

 

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professional nu rsing care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and establish edpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and famil ies inaccordance with the scope ofthe RN as defined by the North Caroli naBoardof Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classificati onwill commit towork a minimum numberof hours in a designated inpatientn ursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years ofe xperience.


Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise an d document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process for pa tients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies andpr ocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and response to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andun licensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the deliveryofnursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of patie nts or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective action tomaintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material reso urces.Participate in own professionaldevelopment by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistan ce or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificationof c linical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and inperfor mance 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 nur se andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility toassess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAb ility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbilit y to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to co mmunicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, phy sicians, administrators, leadership andothersAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility touse sen sory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treat ment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent inBLS and/o r other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by workareaAbili ty to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,intervention s, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communicate pertine nt information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entityto provide clinical care for patientsAbility to with stand prolonged standing and walkingAbilityto remain focusedand organize dWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministering routine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledgeof infection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledgeand completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment Phy sical Capacity Testing Required


Level Characteristics

N/A


Minimum Qualifications


Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. 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.


Experience

2 years of appropriate clinical experience required


Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

 

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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