Cardiology Stepdown RN — High-Acuity Care, 12-Hour Shifts

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

RN commitment bonus

Loan forgiveness

Relocation available

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a New Graduate or Experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The 7300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit provides care for adults transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU, with high acuity needs and opportunities for professional growth. You will develop critical thinking while delivering exemplary care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses 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 BSN program within seven years of their start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

BLS certified

Electronic health records

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN encouraged

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a New Graduate or Experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The 7300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit provides care for adults transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU, with high acuity needs and opportunities for professional growth. You will develop critical thinking while delivering exemplary care.