Clinical Service Nurse EP Lab

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance available

Résumé du poste

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Services Nurse-EP Lab to plan and deliver professional nursing care for patients, following physician orders and established policies. You will analyze patient data, develop care plans, educate patients and staff, and support discharge planning, with travel to other Duke Health facilities as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the atrial fibrillation team, triage support, and coordination of care across departments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Must meet state requirements for licensure renewal and ongoing education.

Responsabilités

• Plan and provide professional nursing care per physician orders and policies.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and document patient status.
• Educate patients and staff; coordinate discharge planning and follow-up tests.
• Assist in atrial fibrillation program care and ensure smooth team communication.
• Travel to support hospitals across the health system as needed.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge and scope

Nursing process application

Professional theory and procedures

Communication with care team

Resource coordination and teamwork

Patient and family education

Clinical assessment and prioritization

Computer literacy in healthcare IT

Infection control knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure in NC

Outils

BLS certification

Healthcare IT / EHR familiarity

Description du poste

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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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)

Work Performed

Clinical Services Nurse- EP Lab at Duke University Hospital will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient responses. Nurse clinician will enhance patient care by supporting and educating patients and staff. Facilitating patient triage and ensuring seamless coordinated care delivery by each of the complimentary components of the atrial fibrillation team.

Provide post-procedure teaching and provision of discharge instructions. Collaborate with team members in coordinating discharge planning, referral for follow up tests, return visits and treatment needs. Maintain patient record including data entry. Development and update of patient education materials per policy. Facilitate team conference meetings in relation to care of the patient or program issues as required. Follow up phone calls to assess patient status post procedure at 30 days, 6 months and 1 year. Facilitate patient triage calls when issues arise. Collaboration with the clinical service nurse in the outpatient clinic to provide continuity of care. The Nurse clinician will travel to support hospitals across the health system.

Assist the Cardiovascular Short Stay staff to facilitate the recovery and discharge of patient’s post Atrial Fibrillation procedure. Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources. Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm or 9am- 5:30pm

Relocation Assistance Available

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
• Able 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

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• 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 five 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.

Experience

• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred
• Triage experience preferred
• Cardiovascular ICU experience preferred
• Cardiovascular stepdown experience preferred
• EP Lab experience preferred

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

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

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