Registered Nurse; RN - Inpatient Medical Oncology - Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Medical Oncology - Night Shift

Unit:
Medical – Surgical Oncology, NP 5200. 37-bed inpatient adult medical/stepdown oncology unit. 12-hour night shifts (7P to 7A). Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8-week schedule. Major holidays on a 3-year rotating schedule.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204 beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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)

Job Summary

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. RNs with no previous oncology/chemo experience will be trained to administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy within 6-8 months of hire. We offer didactic education and hands-on precepted orientation for chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration based on ONS/APHON guidelines, DUHS policies and procedures, and evidence-based practice standards. RNs will complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 24 months of initial chemotherapy/immunotherapy competency with DUHS.

Job Duties

• 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
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care
• Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses
• Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of assigned resources with physician orders and established policies and procedures; collect and analyze patient data; develop and implement nursing care plans; communicate to proper personnel; serve as team leader or charge nurse as needed
• Maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas and ensure quality and effectiveness of nursing care
• Observe activities of nursing staff and recommend improvements to nursing management

Experience

Required Qualifications at this Level

• No experience required
• All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire
• CNIs must meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII

Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• 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) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of start date and complete it within five years
• Nurses hired with a valid compact license must obtain North Carolina nursing license within 90 days
• BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
• Knowledge of nursing process and professional theory, practice, and procedure
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and families
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with patients, families, healthcare team, physicians, and leadership
• Ability to teach patients and families per the care plan
• Ability to document and communicate using computer and/or paper tools; ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and other life support requirements as designated
• Ability to record activities, assess plans of care, and evaluate patient status
• Ability to navigate…