Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practic al nurse andunlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and proced ureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work c ollaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relati onshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbilit y to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of c areAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and priorit izeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skills Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesig nated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, pl an of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status Ability to use computer and learn newsoftware programsAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documen tation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to re main focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWork ing knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWork ing knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) an d other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required. 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.