Registered Nurse - Wound Clinic

Duke University Health System's Wound Management Treatment Center Clinic 3J

Duke University Health System's Wound Management Treatment Center Clinic 3J is seeking Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Summary:

Each provider at Duke Wound Management Clinic takes a collaborative approach to our patients health to ensure their experience has the most optimal outcome possible. Our team consists of physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We provide pre and post procedure appointments for Chronic Wounds Care which consist of pressure ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, trauma wounds, wounds associated with slow bloodflow to lower extremities. Reconstructive plastic surgery including abdominal hernia repair, body contouring, excess skin removal and cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, hand injuries, cast applications, removal of minor blemishes, and more! If you are interseted and eager to learn, we want you to join our team!

Work Hours & Shifts:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• 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 as assigned.
• 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.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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 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 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.

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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