Registered Nurse - New Graduate Ambulatory Oncology Program Durham, NC

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What to expect

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 the four Duke Health 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 Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program

The Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program is designed to help new graduate nurses launch their careers in an ambulatory oncology infusion setting. Participants gain hands-on experience across Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient locations in Durham, Raleigh, and Wake County while building specialized knowledge in oncology and infusion nursing.

Who:
New graduate nurses

Location:

During the program, participants rotate through Duke Cancer Institute outpatient facilities, gaining exposure to multiple teams, workflows, and patient populations before permanent placement.

Schedule:

This program primarily offers a daytime schedule, generally working four 10-hour shifts per week, with limited weekend requirements depending on their assigned outpatient location. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are placed into infusion nursing roles at one of Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient locations in Durham, Raleigh, or Wake County.

Who is eligible for theDuke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

This program is intended for new graduate nurses who are interested in beginning their nursing career in outpatient oncology infusion.

What can I expect during orientation for the Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

The program begins with one week of general orientation, followed by dedicated classroom learning and hands-on skills training. Participants then transition into patient care areas while continuing to receive oncology- and infusion-specific education throughout the program.

What are the typical work hours for the Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

This program primarily offers a daytime schedule, generally working four 10-hour shifts per week, with limited weekend requirements depending on their assigned outpatient location.

Will I rotate through different locations in the Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

Yes. During the program, participants rotate through Duke Cancer Institute outpatient facilities, gaining exposure to multiple teams, workflows, and patient populations before permanent placement.

How is my final placement determined for the Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

Throughout the rotational experience, nurse residents and clinical leaders work together to identify the best fit based on interests, strengths, and available openings. Once matched to a location, nurses complete an additional unit-specific orientation.

Where will I work after completing the Duke Cancer Institute Outpatient Oncology Program?

Upon successful completion of the program, participants are placed into infusion nursing roles at one of Duke Cancer Institute's outpatient locations in Durham, Raleigh, or Wake County.

What you will do

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care 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.
• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
• Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What will you bring

• 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…