Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital We are a 123‑bed hospital located in Mooresville, North Carolina, offering comprehensive medical services including 24‑hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women’s services, and surgical specialties. 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 its strong advocacy of specialty nursing certification Duke University Health System has over 6,000 registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle Relocation assistance (based on eligibility) Commitment bonus of $15,000 or higher, based on experience, if eligible Up to $8,000 relocation assistance if eligible Job Description Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Work Performed 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff; 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 use fine motor skills; competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area; 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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools; 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 The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements; pre‑employment physical capacity testing required. Minimum Qualifications Education – Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date. Experience – Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications – Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. 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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