Registered Nurse - Duke Autism Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Grant

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide and coordinate pediatric outpatient nursing care. The role requires at least one year of nursing experience, NC RN licensure, and BLS certification, with a BSN/ADN or diploma from an accredited program.

You will participate in team-based care, document patient status, and contribute to quality improvements in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited BSN/ADN or Nursing Diploma program.
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete within five years.
• Current North Carolina RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and family-centered care.
• Ability to multitask and document assessments, interventions, and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care per physician orders.
• Deliver nursing services to patients and families within scope defined by NC Board of Nursing.
• Assess needs, tailor care plans, evaluate outcomes, and adjust plans accordingly.
• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Serve as team leader or charge nurse and support coordinated care delivery.
• Maintain a safe environment and monitor equipment and resources.
• Participate in professional development, competency maintenance, and quality initiatives.
• Support learner development through precepting and program improvements.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS certification

Teamwork

Education

BSN/ADN/Nursing Diploma (accredited program)

Job description

Location: Exchange on Erwin, 2608 Erwin Rd. Suite 300, Durham, NC 27705The Duke Autism Clinic provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing behavioral and medication consultation for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

What you can expect

Location: Exchange on Erwin, 2608 Erwin Rd. Suite 300, Durham, NC 27705The Duke Autism Clinic provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing behavioral and medication consultation for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Schedule

• Full time, Monday – Friday, days, 30 hours per week.

Incentives & Total Rewards

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation Grant. Relocation is offered to employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital.
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here.

How you will make an impact

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders, established policies, procedures, and the nursing process.
• Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of practice defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Assess patient needs, individualize care plans, evaluate outcomes, and modify care plans based on patient response.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Serve as a team leader or charge nurse as assigned and support coordinated patient care delivery.
• Maintain a safe environment of care, including monitoring equipment and material resources.
• Participate in professional development activities, competency maintenance, and continuing education opportunities.
• Support staff and learner development through precepting and participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

What you will need

• Must have at least one full year of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a BSN (or higher) must enroll in an approved BSN program within two years of hire and complete the program within five years of hire.
• Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, accountability, and family-centered care.
• Ability to multitask, document assessments, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of patient status.
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill pediatric patients and respond appropriately.
• Strong patient and family education skills in support of the nursing plan of care.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills with patients, families, visitors, physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to seek resources independently and work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient specialty and infusion care environment.

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