Registered Nurse (RN) - Abdominal Transplant 6DCT

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks passionate Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patients undergoing complex transplant procedures. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement. Nurses will engage in critical thinking and collaborative practices, ensuring the highest quality of care for patients. Join a community dedicated to compassionate healthcare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Training

Tuition Assistance

Sign On Bonus

Relocation Grant

Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Clinical Ladder Advancement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Must obtain BSN within two years if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients.
• Delegate tasks and supervise care providers.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Diabetes Management

Pain Management

Wound Care

Telemetry

Oxygen Therapy

IV Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate's 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 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.

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 Graduate or Experienced

Duke University Hospital – Abdominal Transplant (6DCT)

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The Abdominal Transplant (6DCT) Unit is comprised of 37 beds. Our team of nursing staff provide exemplary care for a variety of complex patients with diagnosis such as Pre-Liver Transplant, Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, Small Bowel Transplant and Hand Transplant.

Department Highlights:

• RN to Patient Ratio is 1: 3-4.
• Strengths in teamwork, multi-disciplinary collaboration and professional respect – we offer a dynamic environment for professional development.
• Procedures/treatments frequently performed include diabetes management, pain management, wound care, telemetry, oxygen therapy, blood product administration, and IV management of fluids and medications.
• Affords the clinical experience to attain strong critical thinking skills, vast knowledge of disease processes and body systems, and robust care management skills.

What you will do:

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

What you can expect:

• Multitask in myriad ways – document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status, access nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.

What we’ll provide:

• Paid Training
  • New Graduate Nurses: 8 weeks of paid orientation and monthly nurse residency classes and the completion of a unit-focused project.
  • Experienced Nurses: 4-6 weeks of paid orientation depending on experience.
• Opportunities for a Lifetime. Duke University Health System is committed to providing robust learning and development from Office of Continuing Education.
• Clinical Ladder Advancement.
• Tuition Assistance and Nurse Loan Forgiveness.
• Relocation Grant and Sign On Bonus.
• Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Performance Increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and much more.

What you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) 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 five years of their start date.

Licensure and Certification Required:

• Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse.
• BLS Certification.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.