Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology

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, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years.

Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204 inpatient beds 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)

Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Surgical Oncology Clinic seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together

Qualified candidates will receive a $10,000 Commitment Bonus!

Department Profile : At Duke Raleigh Surgical Oncology Clinic, our board-certified surgeons provide consultations for adults with cancer, as well as people who need a surgical approach to non-cancerous growths and tumors.

We don’t perform surgeries at this clinic. Our oncology experts work with patients specific needs to develop the best treatment plan and connect them with a specialist that will lead their care team

Hours : Monday-Friday from 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm. Option to work 4-10 hour shifts is a possibility but not guaranteed. That schedule would be 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm with Wednesday's as the scheduled day off.

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

Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses.

Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of as assigned 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 as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit material resources;

appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to 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 given procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations.

Required Qualifications at this Level.

Experience

Oncology experience preferred

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 to CN 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.

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

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