Clinical Nurse Leader CNIV - Inpatient Surgical Oncology

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Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital - Inpatient Unit 4700 - Surgical Oncology is seeking a CNIV who embraces Advancing Health Together

Department Summary:

• Duke Raleigh Campus's South Pavilion 4700 is a 32-bed unit and primarily admits patients for pre- or post-operative care.
  Our main surgical populations include head & neck, cardiothoracic, breast, GI, GYN, urology, vascular and plastics.
  There are opportunities to practice a wide variety of skills such as chest tube and other drain management, tube feedings, trach care, pain management with PCAs/epidurals, wound care, etc.
  The unit is part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.
  

Work Hours & Shifts:

• 1.
  0 FTE

General Description of the Job Class

• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
  
• The position will provide local level leadership in the areas of administration, education, informatics and quality.
  

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
  
• Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.
  
• Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects.
  
• Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.
  
• Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
  
• Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
  This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students.
  
• Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
  
• Conduct performance reviews.
  
• Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
  
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  

CNIV Pathways

• Leadership/Regulatory:
  Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to practice standards and regulatory standards.
  Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues.
  Influence recruitment and development of staff.
  
• Education:
  Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts.
  Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education.
  Assess educational needs of staff.
  Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.
  
• Informatics:
  Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
  Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or changes to technology.
  Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff.
  Provide training and technology education support on the unit.
  Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.
  
• Quality/Research/Innovation:
  Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
  Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices.
  Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.
  

Required Qualifications at this Level
Education

• Work requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree.
  

Experience

• Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Career Ladder Program for level IV.
  

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
  BLS required.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and Unlicensed staff.
  
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• 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
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
• Ability to use computer and learn new sof.