Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Medical Oncology - Day Shift

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With -beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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 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 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life : Living in the Triangle!

Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital - North Pavilion (Medical - Surgical Oncology Unit) seeks to hire Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Qualifying candidates will receive a $15, Commitment Bonus!

Unit Summary :

NP is a 37-bed inpatient adult medical / stepdown oncology unit. Our main patient populations involve symptom management for oncology patients, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and end-of-life care. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with other departments and disciplines including hospital medicine, surgical services, pharmacy, case management, social work, nurse navigators, dieticians, and chaplain services. The unit is also 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.

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Job Summary :

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

RNs with no previous oncology / chemo experience will be skilled to administer chemotherapy / immunotherapy within 6-8 months of hire. We offer didactic education and hands-on precepted orientation for chemotherapy / immunotherapy administration based on ONS / APHON guidelines, DUHS policies and procedures, and appropriate evidence in practice standards. RNs will complete the ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 24 months of initial chemotherapy / immunotherapy competency with DUHS.

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