Registered Nurse - Med Surg. Unit

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

General Description Of The Job Class
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Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level
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• Deliver patient care through the nursing process
• Direct and coordinate nursing care
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines

Required Qualifications at this Level
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• Graduation from an accredited BSN program or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
• One to three years previous clinical nursing experience highly preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification

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