Clinical Nurse II - Inpatient Nurse Transport Team

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health is committed to compassionate care that changes lives. Duke University Hospital, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a leading healthcare facility and the largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds. The Inpatient Nurse Transport Team (INTT) is an intra-hospital transport team of nurses dedicated to providing exceptional 1:1 nursing care during non-ICU transports to diagnostic or interventional tests. This role ensures continuity of care, including assessment, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration, while allowing primary nurses to remain on their units. The INTT aims to deliver an excellent patient experience.

Requirements

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is 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 and ACLS certification required (will provide if hired).
• Must be able to work 3 shifts per week.
• Need to be flexible with shifts, including nights to cover PTO.
• Requires walking, lifting, and physical exertion.
• Operation of machines and equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 100-200 pounds.
• Requires full range of motion.
• The ability to transport patients in hospital beds to various hospital locations is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional specialty certification (preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 nursing care during non-ICU transports to diagnostic or interventional tests.
• Continue the plan of care while the patient is in the procedure, including assessment, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities.
• Utilize 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.
• 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.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Actively participate in outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships with all individuals.
• Transport patients in hospital beds to various hospital locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree