Registered Nurse New Graduate - Medical​/Oncology Durham, NC

Overview

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 Duke Health's four 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)

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and supplies
• Supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse
• Delegate tasks and resources, prioritize work, and identify learning needs
• Work in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures
• Maintain documentation of nursing activities, assessments, care plans, interventions, evaluation, and patient status
• Record and communicate pertinent patient information clearly and timely
• Demonstrate ability to use computer systems and other documentation tools
• Provide nursing services to patients and their families, staying focused and maintaining professional relationships
• Remain compliant with regulatory requirements and participate in professional development
• Support clinical activities and participate in performance improvement opportunities
• Assist in educating patients and families and cooperating with team members
• Demonstrate physical capacity to perform duties associated with nursing care

• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and procedures as defined by the scope of practice
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to document and communicate plans of care and patient status
• Ability to use computers and paper documentation tools as required
• Ability to work under the established policies and procedures and to comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., JCAHO)
• Ability to teach patients and families and to work collaboratively within the healthcare team
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and clear communication

• Plan, provide performance improvement opportunities, and assist in improvement initiatives
• Process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up care
• Document professional nursing care and ensure infection control and safety precautions
• Support the development and education of other staff
• Perform related duties incidental to the work; participate in training and leadership activities as assigned
• Assist in enabling timely completion of care components according to care plans
• Explain and apply care plans to patients and families

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