Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) Cardiology Stepdown Units
Duke University Health System
Application
Details
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 255085
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 nursiCharacteristics
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policies andprocedures. Providenursing se rvices to patients and families inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolinaonse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andunlicensed care providers.Assist oth ernursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leade ror charge nurse for a groupplan of care based on assessment of thepatie nt'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 thenurvise 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 top rocess and prioritizeinfoach patients and families in accordance with th e nursingplan of careAbilare,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluationof patient statusAbilityity to assess nursing needs of acute and chroni cally ill patientsand thefor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policieowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO ando therregulatory requiremowledge of infection control procedures and safet y precautionsWorking kny work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of cnt in BLS and/or other specialized life supportre quirementsdesignated bto use computer and learn new software programsAbl eto document and coms and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize therial resources.Participate in own professional devel opment by maintaininentsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Require d
Levelof patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and init iate correctivativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and other sAbility to teBoard of Nursing.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, superocused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures andtec hniques involtoolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinicalcare for patiente action to maintain the environment ofcare including equipm ent and matesAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remain fg requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs andseekin g appropriaAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families,visito rs,healthcir familiesAbility to independently seek out resourcesand work collaborng care for patientsin accordance with physician ordersand esta blishedved in administeringroutineand special treatments to patientsWork ing kn
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values. p>
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.
E ducation
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registerednurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11,202 1 without a Bachelor'sdegree in Nursing (or higher) are encouragedto en roll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their startdate b ut must complete the program within seven years of their startdate. Regi stered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required toenroll in a B SN program to remain in this job classification.
Experience< /h2>
No experience required.All CNIs will be enrolled in and must comp lete the DUHS VizientNurseResidency Program within 12 months of hire. p>
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or co mpact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. 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.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.