Clinical Nurse IV Leader - Peds Transplant and Cellular Therapy/Oncology

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About Duke University Hospital

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 Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Occ Summary

Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized n ursing care for patientsin accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline ofNursing Clinical Ladder Program andthe North Carolina Board of Nursing.The position will provide local level leadership in th e areas ofadministration, education, informatics and quality.

Identify care needs for patient populations acro ssthe continuum ofcare. Collaborate and provide leadership in the develo pment of standardsof care, patient/family education and staff education toaddress theneeds of specific populations. Collaborate with multidiscip linary teamand provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.Pr ovide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees,rese arch projects and other health-related projects.Provide evaluation, dire ction and guidance in the proper selection, use,care and control of mate rial resources. Appraise quality andeffectiveness of material and equipm ent and collaborate with appropriatedepartments toassist with vendor se lection and feedback on performance.Guide the professional growth of oth ers across the continuum of carethrough role modeling, coaching and/or m entoring. This may includedesigning orientation modules, primary precept ing of senior nursingstudents.Provide leadership at a departmental, enti ty, community orregional/national level for initiatives focused on impro ving the qualityof care for populations of patients and growth of others .Conduct performance reviews.Effectively recommend personnel actions inc luding, but not limited to,hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations andother related activities.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.CNIV PathwaysLeadership/R egulatory: Monitor clinical practice and ensure complianceto practice st andards and regulatory standards. Collaborate withunit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues. Influencerecruitment and develop ment of staff.Education: Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaboratewith subject matter experts. Keep up to date with evidence-ba sed nursingpractices and adult education. Assess educational needs of st aff.Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialistt oaddress unit educational needs.Informatics: Serve as a superuser forcli nical information systems.Disseminate and communicate information tostaf f regarding adoption ofor changes to technology. Facilitate serviceticke ts and troubleshootefficiency concerns with staff. Provide trainingand t echnologyeducation support on the unit. Serve as a change agent and faci litateadoption of new technology on the unit.Quality/Research/Innovation : Collaborate with subject matter experts toanalyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.Participate in multidisciplin ary committees focused on quality andpatient safety. Provide guidance an d support to nursing staff in qualityassurance and best practices.Engage in research and innovationinitiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancingpatient care.

Knowledge, Skills an d Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andUnlicensed staff.Knowledge of and appropriateapplicat ion of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill p atientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, vis itors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others Ability to teach patients and families inaccordance with the nursingpla n of careAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and p rioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirement sdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities, documentassessment s, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation ofpatient st atusAbility to use computer and learn new software programsAbility to do cument and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provideclinical car e for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and tech niquesinvolved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patien tsWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautio nSWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate The JointCommission(TJ C) and other regulatory requirementsPre-employment PhysicalCapacity Test ing Required

Level Characteristics

Provide leadership ata CSU, departmental, institutional, community orregional/national lev el. Lead change by constantly seeking creativesolutions to improve quali ty andefficiency in the delivery of patientcare.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Education

Work requires gradua tion from an accredited nursing program with a BSNdegree.

Ex perience

Clinical Nurse II and III are eligible to apply for the CN IV Leaderrole. Applicants will perform the duties and responsibilitie s of the CNIV.

Experience

Three years of experience r equired.Clinical Nurse II and III are eligible to apply for the CN IV Le aderrole. Applicants will perform the duties and responsibilities of the CNIV.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have curre nt or compact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. BLS required.< /p>

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.