Registered Nurse-ACU-Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital - Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) seeks a Clinical Nurse II to join a busy perioperative environment within Duke University Health System. The RN will provide and supervise comprehensive nursing care, utilizing the nursing process to achieve patient outcomes in a patient-centered setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of clinical nursing experience and hold a BSN or higher; ADN or Nursing Diploma acceptable with commitment to continued education.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical nurse experience preferred; CN2 requires at least 1 year RN experience.
• Graduation from an accredited BSN (or higher); ADN or Nursing Diploma acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care.
• Plan and deliver advanced and/or specialized nursing care.
• Participate in clinical ladder, education, committees or research.

Skills

Clinical nursing

RN experience

Education

BSN or higher

ADN

Nursing Diploma

Job description

ICU, PACU or ED experience preferred. IV Skills highly preferred.

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 Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Clinical Nurse II – Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)

Duke University Health System- Duke Regional Hospital - ACU seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II (Registered Nurse) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

ICU, PACU or ED experience preferred. IV Skills highly preferred.

Work Hours & Shifts

Full-Time; 8hr or 10hr shifts Monday-Friday; No call

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.

This role helps support a very busy perioperative department averaging 40 cases daily.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, And Experience Required

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role.
• 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 five 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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