Clinical Nurse IV Leader-Cardiology Stepdown 7300

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Clinical Nurse IV Leader in the Cardiology Stepdown Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team of nursing professionals dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care. You will be at the forefront of developing standards of care, guiding educational initiatives, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of service. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position allows you to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while fostering your professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree required.
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred, especially in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Assessment Skills

Teaching Skills

Infection Control

BLS Certification

Education

BSN Degree

Tools

Clinical Information Systems

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.

Clinical Nurse IV Leader-Cardiology Stepdown Unit 7300

Unit Description: 7300 Cardiology Step Down is a fast paced 31 bed unit made up of an elite team of passionate cardiology registered nurses, nursing care assistants, and health unit coordinators. Our nursing staff values teamwork and strives to provide excellent patient-centered care.

Shifts: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week. 2 Staffing Shifts, 16 hours in office, weekends, off shift/ night shift coverage and holidays expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.
• Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects.
• Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.
• Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
• Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
• This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students.
• Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

CNIV Pathways

Leadership/Regulatory: Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to practice standards and regulatory standards. Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues. Influence recruitment and development of staff.

Education: Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts. Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education. Assess educational needs of staff. Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.

Informatics: Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems. Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or changes to technology. Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff. Provide training and technology education support on the unit. Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.

Quality/Research/Innovation: Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety. Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices. Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.

Required Qualifications

Education: Work requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree.

Experience: Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Career Ladder Program for level IV. Cardiology ICU or Stepdown Unit experience preferred. 3 Years of nursing experience preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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.
• 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.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Provide leadership at a CSU, departmental, institutional, community or regional/national level. Lead change by constantly seeking creative solutions to improve quality and efficiency in the delivery of patient care.
• 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.

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