Explore the Opportunities of a Lifetime! Nursing Careers at Duke Cancer Institute
Duke Cancer Institute Cover, L to R: Devin Cannady, RN, GI Oncology; John Hillson, RN, OCN, CHPN, Radiation Oncology; Hital Patel, RN, OCN, Oncology Treatment Center; Jacqueline Riddick, LPN, Centralized Triage; Taylor Zuraw, RN, GU Oncology What we do in research is so important because it does not just affect the patients we are treating now, but it affects patients who are not yet on our trials, have not yet come to Duke, may not have been diagnosed with cancer yet and may not have even been born yet. Wanda P. Honeycutt, RN, BSN, CCRP Assistant Research Practice Manager Phase 1, GI and Cancer Center Research Lab The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded in 1972 as one of the nation s first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Over the past four decades, Duke s commitment to provide exceptional cancer care has intensified and strengthened. Recognizing ending cancer requires a weapon as adaptive and multiform as the disease itself, we have created one a pioneering institute. Established in 2012, Duke Cancer Institute is a collaborative powerhouse audacious, evolving, unconventional at the center of a world-renowned university and medical center. A Ground-Breaking Model For Care Our flagship cancer center in Durham, North Carolina, brings together each patient s clinical team and treatment resources in a single building providing a total integration of education, research and world-class care. This is cancer care as it should be. And the results exceptional patient experiences and superior, lifesaving outcomes. Our nurses are integral to the multidisciplinary care team. They support the care needs of our patients in the following oncology disease programs: cellular therapies, hematology, brain tumor, breast, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecology, head and neck, melanoma, sarcoma and thoracic. Nursing Careers 3
I chose this field because I saw how well oncology nurses took care of my mother when she was ill. I want to help people through the challenges associated with cancer. It makes me happy to know I am making a difference. A Critical Mass of Talent At Duke, we know something about building great teams. We recruit and then help tomorrow s superstars stand on the shoulders of today s giants. Oncology nurses play an important role in community leadership, oncology research, nursing education and professional development. Our state-of-the-art cancer center and community based sites offer our elite nursing candidates a broad spectrum of specialized programs and expertise in cutting-edge treatments. Our specialties include: All of these specialties are seen across the inpatient and ambulatory care continuum. There is no better place to exercise and cultivate your talents, skills and passion for oncology nursing. Duke Cancer Institute cultivates and nurtures a collaborative culture and a patient-centered approach to care. Sign on for the opportunity of a lifetime to provide world-class care with America s premier cancer center. Whether it s in a clinic, a lab or on an inpatient unit, at Duke you know you are providing exceptional care, delivering hope, inspiring courage and serving as an advocate to those who need it most. Our Locations Duke Cancer Center Durham Bone marrow and stem cell Duke Cancer Center Raleigh transplantation Duke Women s Cancer Care Raleigh Olivia Franek, BSN, RN Infusion therapies Radiation Oncology Nursing opportunities also exist at our Duke Cancer Center Cary Medical oncology other cancer centers in Wake County, Duke Cancer Center Cary Radiation Oncology Radiation therapy including two cancer centers in Cary, North Surgical oncology Duke Cancer Center North Durham Carolina, and two cancer centers in Raleigh, Clinical Research North Carolina. Duke Surgical Oncology at North Duke Street 4 Duke Cancer Institute Nursing Careers 5
Explore The Opportunities of A Lifetime Apply at dukenursing.com or call 800.232.6877 Benefits Duke s staff of nursing and healthcare professionals is among the most talented, dedicated and passionate in the industry. We equip our nurses with the tools and training they need to develop their skills to the maximum potential. Professional development programs for Duke nurses include: Simona Serio, RN Medical Unit 9300 Certification Program Charge Nurse Program Oncology Nursing Center of Excellence Preceptor Program Educational Lectures Duke Health provides a variety of benefits to our outstanding nurses so they continue to build upon their knowledge and skills. 6 Duke Cancer Institute Copyright Duke University Health System, 2016 To me, our cancer patients are warriors. It s a privilege to help them fight this battle.
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