What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Role position at Duke Health?
Duke Health Overview:
Duke Health is a Magnet organization committed to providing compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community.
We strive to advance health together by fostering collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging throughout our organization.
Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas, which is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
About This Role:
This is a full-time, 36-hour per week role requiring three 12-hour shifts, either day or night shift.
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
- Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
- Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Education:
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014, and April 11, 2021, without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
CNIs are eligible for promotion to CNII by meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 months of hire.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
- Ability to independently seek out 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 in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.
