Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgical Oncology - Nights
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Raleigh, NC, United States
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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 more than 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital – Inpatient Unit 4700 – Surgical Oncology – Registered Nurse Position
Accepting new grads and experienced nurses.
Experienced RNs will receive a $15,000 commitment bonus.
Department Summary
Duke Raleigh Campus's South Pavilion 4700 is a 32‑bed unit primarily admitting patients for pre‑ or post‑operative care. Our main surgical populations include head & neck, cardiothoracic, breast, GI, GYN, urology, vascular, and plastics. There are opportunities to practice a wide variety of skills such as chest tube and other drain management, tube feedings, trach care, pain management with PCAs/epidurals, wound care, etc. The unit is part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Work Hours & Shifts
12‑hour shifts (7 A to 7 P days) or (7 P to 7 A nights)
Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8‑week schedule
Major holidays are assigned upon hire on a 3‑year rotating schedule
Job Duties
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit
Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses
Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of assigned physician orders and established policies and procedures, including collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and the patient status; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to the head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas
Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations
Required Qualifications at this Level
Experience
No experience required
All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire
CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII
Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required
All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date
Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date
BLS required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
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 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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.
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.
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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 more than 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital – Inpatient Unit 4700 – Surgical Oncology – Registered Nurse Position
Accepting new grads and experienced nurses.
Experienced RNs will receive a $15,000 commitment bonus.
Department Summary
Duke Raleigh Campus's South Pavilion 4700 is a 32‑bed unit primarily admitting patients for pre‑ or post‑operative care. Our main surgical populations include head & neck, cardiothoracic, breast, GI, GYN, urology, vascular, and plastics. There are opportunities to practice a wide variety of skills such as chest tube and other drain management, tube feedings, trach care, pain management with PCAs/epidurals, wound care, etc. The unit is part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Work Hours & Shifts
12‑hour shifts (7 A to 7 P days) or (7 P to 7 A nights)
Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8‑week schedule
Major holidays are assigned upon hire on a 3‑year rotating schedule
Job Duties
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit
Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses
Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care, and control of assigned physician orders and established policies and procedures, including collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and the patient status; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to the head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas
Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care and procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations
Required Qualifications at this Level
Experience
No experience required
All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire
CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII
Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required
All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date
Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date
BLS required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
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 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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.
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.
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