Registered Nurse (Experience RN) -Duke University Hospital- Cardiology Stepdown Units- Sign-on Bonus
Company: Duke Health
Location: Efland
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Duke University Hospital -is consistently rated as one of the
best in the United States and is known around the world for its
outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University
Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive
diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional
emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65
operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital
outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an
extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For
2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University
Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology &
heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat,
gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology &
neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. -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) - -Registered
Nurse (Experience) - Duke University Hospital- -Cardiology Stepdown
Units (7100 and 7300) - All Shifts Available -Heart Services
Cardiology Stepdown units 7100 and 7300 -at Duke University
Hospital provides care for cardiology medicine patients with a
range of diagnoses. - The patient population includes but is not
limited to the care of acute coronary syndrome, post cardiac
catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, dysrhythmias, heart
failure, heart transplant workups and congenital heart disease.
-Patients on the stepdown units require high acuity care and many
come directly from the ICU, post procedures or outside hospitals
requiring an increased level of care. - Many times, these patients
encompass a multi-system involvement, which can include but is not
limed to pulmonary, renal, endocrine and neurology. - - -The
Cardiology Stepdown units -are a fast paced environment,
constructed of an elite team of enthusiastic cardiology registered
nurses and nursing care assistants. Our staff have strong
assessment skills, value team work, and strive to provide excellent
patient care. The wellbeing of our patients is a top priority. -Are
you seeking to gain skills-sets that will set a solid foundation
for your career, heart services Cardiology units may be a fit for
you. -Cardiology Stepdown units are eligible for a $15K sign-on
bonus incentive; must have one year or more of RN experience and is
new to Duke! - - - -Job Summary -As a Clinical Nurse with Duke
University Health System, you will make providing service your
priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered
atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing
and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care
responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of
the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or
specialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHS
Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder
program, educational activities, departmental committees, research
projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide
nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the
scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state
and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates
in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in
maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. -Work
Schedule: -3-12 hours shifts Day, Night or Rotating Available -
-Work Performed -Clinical Nurse will plan, provide, supervise and
document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process
for patients in accordance with physician orders and established
policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to
individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's
baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise
the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and
act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an
entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to
maintain the environment of care including equipment and material
resources. Participate in own professional development by
maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and
seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as
preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal
learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or
operational performance improvement opportunities and in
performance improvement activities .Perform other related duties
incident al to the work described herein. -Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities -Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed
practical nurse and NCA Knowledge of and appropriate application of
the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedure. Ability to assess nursing 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 teach
patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
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 us e
computer and learn new software programs. Able to document and
communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper
documentation tool. Ability to navigate the entity to provide
clinical care for patients. 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. Working
knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory
requirements. Pre -employment Physical Capacity Testing Required -
-Minimum Qualifications -EducationWork requires graduation from an
accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in
Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate
BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete
the program within five years of their start date. -Experience
- One year of RN experience -Degrees, Licensures,
CertificationsMust 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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