Ortho Trauma (MSK) New/Experienced RN

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC recruits an experienced or new graduate Registered Nurse to join our Musculoskeletal Trauma Step-down Unit. You will provide and supervise comprehensive nursing care to patients, guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model.

The role requires 1+ year nursing experience for CNII eligibility or a fresh BSN with strong clinical skills; you will participate in a clinical ladder program, education, and research activities while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical nurse experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate degree or diploma required.
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years and complete within 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise total nursing care using the nursing process.
• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care.
• Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, committees, and research.

Skills

Clinical nurse experience

Nursing process knowledge

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

BLS certification

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.

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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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)

Registered Nurse - NEW GRAD or Experienced RN - Duke University Hospital - All Shifts

Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an Experienced Registered Nurse or a NEW GRAD who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile

The 11 DCT Ortho/ Musculoskeletal Trauma Step down Unit at Duke University Hospital is comprised of a 16 -bed Musculoskeletal Trauma Specialty Step down unit in the Brand new Duke Central Tower at Duke University Hospital's main campus. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure excellent patient experience, every time.

Work Hours & Shifts

Full Time: 12 hour Shifts (7A to 7P Days) or (7P to 7A Nights) with weekend rotations

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required for CNII.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.

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

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

• Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
• BLS (or higher) certification required.
• Professional specialty certification (preferred).

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