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Registered Nurse II
Duke Careers. Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients according to medical and nursing plans of care, policies, and procedures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in nursing care planning and execution, with a strong focus on patient assessment, individualized care, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Holds current RN licensure in North Carolina and BLS certification, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in nursing.
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Registered Nurse LicensureBLS CertificationNursing Process ApplicationPatient Assessment SkillsClinical Experience
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Hard Skills
Nursing Care PlanningPatient AssessmentDocumentation SkillsInfection Control ProceduresPatient Treatment TechniquesDelegation and SupervisionPerformance ImprovementFine Motor SkillsComputer ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance Knowledge
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTeaching Ability
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationRN Licensure
Industry Keywords
North Carolina Board of NursingThe Joint CommissionClinical ExperiencePatient CareHealthcare Team Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients according to medical and nursing plans of care, policies, and procedures
- Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of an RN defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Plan, provide, supervise, and document nursing care using the nursing process
- Use professional nursing judgment to individualize care plans based on patient assessment and response to care
- Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers
- Assist nursing personnel and serve as team leader or charge nurse when assigned
- Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the care environment, equipment, and material resources
- Maintain required competencies and pursue professional development
- Act as preceptor and support development of staff and formal learners
- Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in improvement activities
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduation from an accredited BSN program
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required
- Registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years of their start date
- Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required
- Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
- BLS certification required
- Knowledge of the scope of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed staff
- Knowledge 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 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 according to the nursing plan of care
- Ability to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up using sensory and cognitive functions
- Fine motor skills
- Competency in BLS and/or specialized life support requirements designated by the work area
- Ability to record activities and document assessments, plans of care, interventions, evaluations, and patient status
- Ability to use computers and learn new software programs
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
- Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to remain focused and organized
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques for administering routine and special patient treatments
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Working knowledge and completion of The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
- Access to Duke University Health System’s Magnet-designated organization and nursing development environment
- Professional development opportunities, including required competencies, learning needs support, and educational offerings
- Preceptor and staff-learner development opportunities