Registered Nurse - Duke Outpatient Clinic

Registered Nurse - Duke Outpatient Clinic

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. The largest of the four Duke Health 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) Duke Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Department Summary: We provide services for adults ages 18 and over, including ongoing care for chronic conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Same-day appointments are available for patients who are in need of acute care. We address most urgent care concerns. Work Hours & Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM No weekends or Holidays Address: Duke Health North Durham 4220 N Roxboro St, 27704 Second floor Job Duties: Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager. Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses. Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and serve as a team leader. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Participate in the identification of clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities. Participate in clinic or entity level performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Minimum Qualifications: 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 seven 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. 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 ideasan 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.