Registered Nurse (New Grad) Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit 6100

Coloradoacc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke University Hospital, ranked top in North Carolina, as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiothoracic Step Down Unit. Provide vital care to patients post-cardiac surgery, utilizing your skills in patient assessment and collaboration. This role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and RN licensure. Be part of a compassionate team committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program required.
• BLS certification required.
• Complex patient management knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document professional nursing care.
• Delegate and supervise activities of other staff.
• Participate in maintaining care environment and priorities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Infection Control

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Current RN Licensure in North Carolina

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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Step Down Unit, 3100/6100 at Duke University Hospital

Unit Description
The CT Surgery Step Down 3100/6100 unitis designed to provide care for adult patients greater than 14 years old who need less monitoring than those in the Intensive Care Unit, but still require more monitoring than a routine floor. This area cares for complex patients with diagnoses such as pre/post cardiothoracic surgery including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm repairs, wedge resections, lobectomies, pneumonectomies, heart transplants, lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices.

Shifts: (3) 12 hour shifts. (7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AM) Day, night, and rotating shifts

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• 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.

Required Qualifications at this Level Education

• Work requires 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.

Experience

Required at least 1 Year of experience as RN for Experienced Nurse roles

No nursing experience required for New Grad RN Roles..

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
• Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to remain focused and organized
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

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