Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse II at Duke Cardiology of Cary to provide direct and indirect patient care as part of the healthcare team.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree and NC RN licensure with BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire. The schedule is day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The department emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork within Duke Health Integrated Practice.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN/ADN or Nursing Diploma with RN licensure in NC.
• Must hold current RN license in North Carolina and BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including vital signs and education.
• Administer vaccines and medications per protocol; collect specimens; assist with procedures including EKGs.
• Document in EHR and NCIR.
• Act as charge nurse on shift when oriented; triage patient calls and document accordingly.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Patient education

Documentation in EHR

Charge nurse leadership

Triage calls handling

Education

BSN

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

NCIR

Job description

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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II

Job Location

Duke Cardiology of Cary, 100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Suite 410, Cary, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs, administering survey tools, conducting educational assessments (patients/guardians), assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications
• Completing procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs, 6- minute walks, orthostatic blood pressures), provide patient/family education, bill for nursing procedures.
• Documentation in electronic health record and NCIR.
• Once oriented to the role: act as charge nurse on a shift by shift basis including providing unit leadership, ability to triage patient phone calls/EHR messages and document appropriately.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Work 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 seven years of their start date.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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