Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology Triage

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Health's Cardiology of Raleigh unit in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to join the healthcare team as a triage nurse and essential clinic member. The role supports direct and indirect patient care within a Cardiology setting.

The position requires RN licensure in North Carolina, an accredited Nursing program, and ACLS within 6 months. 8-hour day shifts, weekday schedule, on-site presence essential.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within two years of start date, to be completed within seven years.
• Twelve months of clinical experience is required.
• BLS required; ACLS within 6 months of hire date.

Responsabilidades

• Manage nurse line for telephone triage and document encounters.
• Evaluate/assess/educate patients prior to procedures and alert MD as needed.
• Start IVs prior to IV Lasix Therapy and monitor patients.
• Handle prescription refills according to protocols.
• Manage PT/INR and provide Warfarin education.
• Maintain department logs and reports for accreditation.

Conocimientos

Triage

IV start

Medication administration

Patient education

Vital signs

Educación

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma program

Herramientas

MyChart

Descripción del empleo

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 Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology of Raleigh

Job Location:

Cardiology of Raleigh 3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking aCLINICAL NURSE II atDuke Cardiology of Raleigh, located inRaleigh, NC to serve as a triage nurse and as an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage nurse line for telephone triage with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership and inform provider as indicated. Monitor and address all triage related in basket tasks including Mychart patient advice, cardiac clearance forms and collaborate with other internal and external patient’s care team members.
• Evaluate/Assess/Educate patient prior to procedures. Alert MD for necessary modifications prior to Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Start IV’s prior to IV Lasix Therapy procedures – calculate dose per physician order and monitor patient.
• Handle prescription refills according to protocols.
• Managing and performing PT/INR’s and providing Warfarin education.
• Maintains department logs, educational materials and reports as required for accreditation and JCAHO (medications, equipment, crash cart).
• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and other clinical information as indicated based on patients assessment and clinic staffing needs.
• Clinical resource for all Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and/or acts as a liaison in various Clinic related projects.
• Assist in training new staff for cross-coverage & educational purposes.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• 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.
  • Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 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 program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• BLS required.
• Cardiology experience preferred
• Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
• Experience in Triage preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 250 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 25 lbs.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
  Job Hours:The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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