Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago

Efland, United States Duke Health Full time

At Duke Health, we are dedicated to providing empathetic care that positively impacts the lives of our patients, their families, and the wider community. Join us to explore how we can enhance health outcomes together.


About Duke Regional Hospital


Embrace your passion for nursing at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, recognized as a leading healthcare facility in the Raleigh-Durham area. As the second largest hospital within the Duke Health system, we offer a wide array of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's health, and cardiovascular care.

Duke Nursing Highlights:
  • Designated as a Magnet organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
  • Annual recognition of our nurses as part of North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Recipient of the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for our advocacy in nursing certification.
  • We prioritize the quality of life for our staff in the Triangle area.
  • Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility.
General Overview of the Role

As a registered nurse, you will independently plan and deliver professional nursing care to patients, adhering to physician directives and established protocols. You will provide nursing services to patients and their families in line with the RN scope as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Nurses in this classification will commit to a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatient nursing department, with compensation reflecting years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines. Use your professional judgment to tailor care plans based on patient assessments and responses.

Delegate tasks and oversee the activities of both licensed and unlicensed care providers.

Support other nursing staff in delivering care and assume the role of team leader or charge nurse for a designated group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.

Monitor and initiate corrective actions to ensure a safe care environment, including managing equipment and material resources.

Engage in your professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and pursuing relevant educational opportunities.

Act as a mentor and support the growth of other staff and learners.

Contribute to identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in related activities.

Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience is necessary.

Licensure: Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina is mandatory. BLS certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive understanding of the roles of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed staff.

Proficient in applying the nursing process effectively.

Strong knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and procedures.

Ability to assess the nursing needs of both acute and chronically ill patients and their families.

Capacity to independently seek resources and collaborate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.

Excellent communication skills with patients, families, healthcare teams, and leadership.

Competence in teaching patients and families according to the nursing care plan.

Ability to utilize sensory and cognitive skills to process and prioritize information and treatment.

Proficient in documentation and use of computer systems for clinical care.

Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety protocols.

Completion of necessary regulatory requirements is essential.

Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing may be required.

Additional Information

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We strive to foster a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. Our collective success relies on the exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives, ensuring all members feel secure, respected, and heard.

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