Registered Nurse - Cancer Center Radiation/Oncology Durham, NC

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for their Cancer Center in Durham, NC. The role entails providing compassionate care and coordinating nursing services while ensuring adherence to safety and infection control procedures. This position requires a BSN and current RN licensure in North Carolina, along with participation in professional development.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN program required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care according to physician orders.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain care environment.
• Delegate tasks to other nursing personnel.

Skills

Compassionate care

Infection control procedures

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cancer Center Radiation/Oncology Durham, NC

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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 Duke Health's four hospitals 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)
  
  

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professi onaWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precauti onsl nursing carefor patients in accordance with physician orders and es tablished policies and

procedures. Provide nursi ngservices to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Work P erformed

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursi ng care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with ph ysician orders and established policies and procedures.

Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care b ased on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.

Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.

Assist o ther nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team l eader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assig ned.

Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintai nthe environment of care including equipment and material resources.

Participate in own professional development by maintainin g required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropri ate assistance or educational offerings.

Act asp receptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.

Participate in the identification of clinical or oper ational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improve ment activities.

Perform other related duties incident al to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abili ties

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practic al nurse and NCA.

Knowledge of and appropriateap plication of the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, prac tice and procedure.

Ability to assess nursingnee ds of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Abilityesta blish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to commuto in dependently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability tonicat e clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Ability to teach patients and fa milies in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Ability to usesensor y and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatme nt, and follow-up.Ability to use fine motor skills. Competent in BLS and /or other specialized life support requirements designated by workarea. Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interve ntions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status. Ability to use c omputer and learn new software programs. Able to document and communicat e pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentationtools. Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients. Ab ility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain focu sed and organized. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involv ed in administering routine and special treatments to patients.. Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requ irements.

Pre-employment Physical Capacity TestingRequired

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Ourcollective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cureand welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Work requires gradua tion from an accredited BSN program.Exception: Registered nurses hired b etween July 1, 2014 and April 11,2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nur sing (or higher) are encouragedto enrollin an appropriate BSN program w ithin two years of their startdate but must complete the program within seven years of their startdate. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2 014 are not required toenroll in a BSN program to remain in this job cla ssification.

Experience

Applicants must meet all requ irements set forth by the DUHS NursingCareer Ladder Program for level II I.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current o r compact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. BLS required.

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 essential job 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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