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CLINICAL NURSE II- DUKE CANCER CENTER CLINIC 5-1 HEMATOLOGY, GU 20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Clinic Schedule : Must be able to work 4 days, M-F, 10 hours shifts, 7:30a-6:00p; occasional "late nurse" shift; day off will rotate based on staffing needs. No nights, weekends, or holidays required! Outpatient Hematology Oncology, Clinic 5-1 - Participate in multi-disciplinary team including pharmacists, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrators to provide world class oncology care
- Answer patient advice requests via MyChart
- Assist providers in preparing patients for procedures such as lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, and bone marrow biopsies
- Perform blood draws and central line management (access/de-access ports, care of Hickman and PICC lines)
- See nurse only/lab and wait visits in clinic and act autonomously to address the patient's needs
- Provide education related to the disease process, side effects of medications, and adverse effects of treatments (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia) upon assessment in conjunction with the primary care team
- Assist with ensuring proper scheduling of appointments and procedures (port placements, CT guided biopsies, etc.)
- Coordinate with Adult Bone Marrow Transplant to facilitate steps to transplant
- Order blood products per protocol and coordinate with treatment room for transfusion services
Outpatient Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Clinic 5-1 - Participate in multi-disciplinary team including pharmacists, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrators to provide world class oncology care
- Answer patient advice requests via MyChart
- Perform occasional blood draws and central line management
- Provide education related to the disease process, side effects of medications, adverse effects of treatments (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia), and chemotherapy education
- See provider and nurse only visits in clinic and act autonomously to address the patient's needs upon assessment in conjunction with the primary care team
- Facilitate prior authorizations and arrange for prescription refills
- Administer hormone deprivation injections
- Assist with ensuring proper scheduling of appointments and procedures (port placements, CT guided biopsies, etc.)
- Process faxed information from outside facilities regarding patient care
Outpatient Genitourinary Surgical Oncology, Clinic 5-1 - Participate in multi-disciplinary team including pharmacists, medical assistants, physicians, and administrators to provide world class oncology care
- Answer patient advice requests via MyChart
- Assist providers with procedures such as cystoscopies and prostate biopsies
- See nurse only visits in clinic and act autonomously to address the patient's needs upon assessment
- Prepare procedural trays in sterile fashion
- Provide patients and family with pre-operative and pre-procedural instructions
- Provide education about specific GU disease processes and treatments
- Perform post-operative assessments
Occ Summary Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients Board of Nursing. in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program; participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Work Performed Identify care needs for patient populations at the unit level. Provide Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of populations. leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific Participate in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects as assigned. material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and communicate to responsible individuals. Anticipate potential safety concerns in the environment of care and intervene. Guide the professional growth of others at the unit level through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. Provide leadership at a unit level for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes for populations of patients and growth of others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients plan of care Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process Ability to use computer and learn new software programsand their families Ability to use fine motor skills designated by work area Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients Ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively Ability to remain focused and organized Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, routine and special treatments to patients interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others and/or paper documentation tools NCA regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking 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 Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required Level Characteristics The Clinical Nurse III provides leadership at the unit level. The CNIII independently and creatively implements the nursing process for individual patients and identifies needs and plans care for unit patient populations. The CNIII is positive during changes and supports growth of peers. The CNIII is ableto effectively communicate with all members of the health care team. Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. 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. Experience Requires two years of appropriate clinical experience. In addition to the education and experience noted above, applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program for the level III. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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 essentialjob 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. Oncology |