Clinical Service Nurse - Preopscreening - Hybrid- 4/10s

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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.

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)

Duke Health Care SystemPREOPSCREENINGClinicseeks to hire aClinical Service NurseIIwho will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together!

Summary

Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Ideal applicants would have excellent computer and phone skills and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone with the ability to establish a strong rapport with patients and families by phone, to coordinate services, and to provide education and nursing care to patients and families in the clinic setting.

Role & Responsibilities:

PASS Clinic RN primarily performs phone screening of mid-acuity surgical patients for anesthesia risks. Screening includes collecting health history information and following department protocols for perisurgical medication management. Documents and/or reports findings to PASS attending/Surgical team. Supports clinic operations as necessary doing patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKG.

Hours:

Hybrid Position- Required to come into clinic up to one day a week to work intake when needed

Monday- Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM 4-10 hours shifts, per week.

Job Duties

• Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• 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 nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
• Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
• Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and serve as a team leader.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma. (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 seven years of their start date.)
• Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Prior eperience in PeriOp, PACU is required.
• Venipuncture/IV experience preferred
• BCLS certification is required.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required