Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Occ Summary Level III Expert resource for performing and teaching others in any of thefollowing innovative modalities:EP mapping systems, Percutaneous Valves, Ventricular Assist Devices(future technologyconside rations can be added that require significant training andproficiencyto master andrepresent programs unique to DUHS) Demonstrates mastery of com plex and varied procedures within theinvasive procedural areas: - For In vasive Lab Focus: Completes 4 skills on CVIS III InvasiveSkills List; (A ppendix F of ClinicalLadder Document)- For EP Focus: Completes2 skills onCVIS III EP Focus SkillsList; (Appendix G of Clinical Ladder Document) Mentors others in complex and varied procedures within the invasiveproc edural areas Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must demonstrate skillin ap plying and modifying the principles,methods, techniques ofprofessional c ardiovascular technology to implement patient care.Must have skill in id entifying problems and aberrations in patientprocess including the abili tytorecommend appropriate solutions. Should haveknowledge of medical and cardiovascularequipment, technology including awareness of safety hazard s, in orderto establish and maintain asafe work environment. Demonstrate the ability to perform, instruct,and troubleshoot technicalskills.Abilit y to communicate in oral and electronic formats with teammembers, patien ts and physiciansand the public.Exhibit knowledge of and leadership in c linical practice, staffdevelopment and departmentalsupport roles.Maintai nscertification (outlined below) and ongoing continuingeducation require ments.Knowledge of standards for provision of emergency care and EKGreco gnition. Level Characteristics N/A The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialis t will utilize professionalcardiovascular theory, technologyand processe s to implement direct patient careon adult patients thatrequire diagnost ic ortherapeutic procedures within the cardiovascular service. TheSpecia list will demonstratecompetence in administering these procedures includ ing, but not limitedto PTCA, stent placement,IABP placement and EP proce dures.Work Performed Level IIPlan, provide and document care of cardiova scular invasive labspatients in accordance withphysician orders and esta blished policies and procedures. Usesprofessional clinical judgment inas sisting the physician to plan the care for the patient based on theasses sment of the patient'sdiagnosis, needs and response to care. Operate, mo nitors, records, evaluates, and maintains patientinformation. Works in an organizedand timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficienta ndefficacious patient care. Meetschallenges of case volumes and patientc are issues to ensure optimalcare and outcomes.Ensures quality and accura cy of reported laboratory data. Reportsvariances to physician andensures that variances have been addressed. Ensures all recorded datais accurat e and makescorrections as needed. Equipment Operation: Operates, inspect s, troubleshoots and performsroutine maintenance forvariety of invasive lab equipment. Effectively operates all devicesutilized in procedures.In itiatesmaintenance or service request for equipment that is damaged orma lfunctioning. Daily Room Preparations: Performs daily room QCs and notif iesappropriate people of variances.Prepares procedureroom and equipment for daily use and each procedure.Ensures enough stockon hand toaccommoda te routine daily case volumes. Conducts in-roominventory and supplymanag ement. Is aware of and stores all patient care products accordingtoJCAHO regulations. Data Collection: Documents, retrieves and verify dataneces sary forpatient records. Participate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcompetencies, identifyinglearning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educationalofferings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operationalperformance improvement opportunitiesactivities. Adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and healthsystemp olicies and procedures,regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.Re source for others in use of advanced skills and collaborates withteam to individualize the planof care. Demonstrates mastery of complex and vari ed procedures within theinvasive procedural areas:- For InvasiveLab Focu s: Completes 10 skills on CVIS II InvasiveSkills List; (AppendixF ofClin ical Ladder Document) - For EP Focus: Completes 8 skills on CVIS II EP Focus SkillsList; (Appendix G ofClinical Ladder Document) Supports initi ativesthat support the learning needs of others Participate orleads a p roject in process improvement initiativesEffectively mentors others or l eadsinitiatives to enhance customerservice: Co-leads departmental/unit c ommittees: Supports learning needs of others Actively participates in at least one Leadershipor Quality Committeewithin the invasive areas
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
Three years of experience in nursing practice
Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina. BCLS certification is required. Must obtain a nursing leadership certification within two years of hire of appointment.
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