Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology - Morreene Road Clinic

About the role

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. The Neuro Clinic - Patient population includes a variety of different neurological disorders, including Headache, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, movement disorders, and memory disorders such as Alzheimer's. The clinic includes Physical and Occupational Therapists specialized in the treatment of patients with Neurological and Pain Disorders, as well as specialty Psychiatrists and Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Absorb and implement other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Absorb and assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses
• Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of as assigned with physician orders and established policies and procedures
• Collect and analyze patient data, develop and implement nursing care plans, establish interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluate nursing care given and communicate to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient
• Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit
• Maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas
• Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care given
• Procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations

Requirements

• No experience required
• CN Is eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire
• Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date
• BLS required

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date
• Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging

Skills

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
• 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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
• 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 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

Benefits

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Pay

TBD

Schedule

4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts