Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy Services 4-8s

Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy Services 4-8s

Work Arrangement: On-Site Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Shift: Four 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday with Alternating arrival times beginning at 7:00am up to 8:30am. Rotating standby call responsibility is for emergencies only - approximately one week every 10-12 weeks: After hours (5pm - 7am - 14hrs), weekends (24hrs) and Holidays for Emergencies. Standby call is always with a Surgical Technician. Call schedules are posted 12 weeks in advance. Staff schedule is posted 8 weeks in advance.

Job Summary 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.

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 Able 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

Level Characteristics N/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 appropriate BSN 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. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.