Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of practice • Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure • Ability to assess 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 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 software programs • Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools • Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking • Ability to remain focused and organized • Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients • Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. Duke Nursing Highlights: • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolinas Great 100 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 6000+ registered nurses.