Registered Nurse (RN) - Procedural Cardiology Cardiac MRI
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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. 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
SummaryIndependently plan and provide professional nu rsing care
for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establish
edpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and
famil ies inaccordance with the scope ofthe RN as defined by the
North Caroli naBoard of Nursing.Work PerformedPlan, provide, sup
ervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing
proce ssfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and
established polici es and procedures. Use professional
nursingjudgment to individualize the plan of care based on
assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and resp onse to
care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licens ed
andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the
de livery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for
a group of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and
initiate corrective action to maintain the environment ofcare
including equipment and mater ial resources.Participate in own
professional development by maintaining requiredcompetencies,
identifying learning needs and seeking appropriat eassistance or
educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the de velopment
of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identific
ation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement
opportunities an d in performance improvement activities.Perform
other related duties inc idental to the work described
herein.Knowledge, Skills andA bilitiesKnowledge of scope of the
registered nurse, licensed pra ctical nurse andunlicensed
staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing
processKnowledge of professional theory, practice andpro
cedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill
patie ntsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out
resources andwork collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain
effective workingrelat ionshipsAbility to communicate clearly with
patients, families, visitors ,healthcare team, physicians,
administrators, leadership and othersAbili ty to teach patients and
families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use
sensory and cognitive functions to process and priori
tizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motorskills Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirementsdesig nated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessments, pl an of care,interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patientstatusA bility to use computer and learn
new software programsAble to document a nd communicate pertinent
information using computerand/or paper document ation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for p
atientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability
to re main focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and
techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments
to patientsWork ing knowledge of infection control procedures and
safety precautionsWork ing knowledge and completion of appropriate
The Joint Commission(TJC) an d other regulatory
requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing RequiredLevel
CharacteristicsN/A 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 appropriateBSN 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. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of
experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this
level. CN Is are eligible for promotion toCN II by meeting criteria
set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12
months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no
later than 18 months of hire. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North
Carolina. BLS required. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob 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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