Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Clinic

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital, seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide advanced and specialized nursing care within the Nursing Clinical Ladder program. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care in a 204-bed campus in Raleigh, NC.

Requires BSN, NC RN license, BLS, and at least 12 months of clinical experience; 40 hours per week, 5 x 8 shifts, start 7:30am, strong assessment, education, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited BSN program.
• Experience: Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients.
• Identify care needs for patient populations at the unit level.
• Provide leadership in standards of care, patient/family education and staff education.
• Guide professional growth of others at the unit level.
• Maintain documentation and communication using computer or paper tools.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient education

BLS certified

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Schedule

40 hours per week - 5 x 8 hour shifts

Shift start: 7:30am

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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)

Occupational Summary

Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program; participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Work Performed

• Identify care needs for patient populations at the unit level.
• Provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
• Participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects as assigned.
• Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and communicate to responsible individuals.
• Anticipate potential safety concerns in the environment of care and intervene.
• Guide the professional growth of others at the unit level through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
• Provide leadership at a unit level for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes for populations of patients and growth of others.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.

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.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

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