Registered Nurse (RN) at Duke Health

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 University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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 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
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professional nu rsiCharacteristics

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policies andprocedures. Provide nursing serv ices to patients and families inaccordance with the scope of the RN as d efined by the North Carolinaonse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise th e activities of other licensed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a groupplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and respcidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills andevelopment of other staff and formallearners .Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performanc eimprovement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Per form other related duties insing processKnowledge of professional theory , practice and procedureAbilractical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and approp riate application of the nurvise and document professional nursing careu tilizing the nursing processmunicate pertinent information using compute rand/or paper documentationAbilities

Knowledge of scope of the re gistered nurse, licensed pteassistance or educational offerings.Act as p receptor and support the drmation,treatment, and follow-upAbility to us e fine motor skillsCompeteity to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinfoach patients and families in accordance with t he nursingplan of careAbilare,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluatio n of patient statusAbilityity to assess nursing needs of acute and chron ically ill patientsand thefor patients in accordance with physicianorder s and established policieowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requiremowledge ofinfection control procedures and saf ety precautionsWorking kny work areaAbility to record activities, docume nt assessments, plan of cnt in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated bto use computer and learn new software programsAble to document and coms and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgme nt to individualize therial resources.Participate in own professional de velopment by maintaininentsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Requ ired

Levelof patients or anentire unitas assigned.Monitor and i nitiate correctivativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective work ing relationshipsare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and ot hersAbility to teBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Pla n, provide, superocused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involtoolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patiente action to maintain the environment ofcare including e quipment and matesAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ab ility to remain fg requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriaAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcved in administeringroutine and special treatments to p atientsWorking knir familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborng care for patientsin accordancewith physician orders and established

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level. CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 months of hire.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

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