CLINICAL NURSE, PRN

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The NeuroScience Progressive Care Units (also known as Stepdown) at Duke University Hospital comprises of two 37 bed units (one on the 8th and one on the 9th floor) of the Brand new Duke Central Tower. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient and their families to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Similar to the high acuity of a community hospital ICU, the Neuro Stepdown units see a myriad of populations and cases that may include but are not limited to: vasoactive drips, drains, arterial lines, tracheostomy, chest tubes, central lines, and more. The Neuro stepdown units receive medically complex patients that no longer require mechanical ventilation. 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 guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and 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 for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

• Previous work experience (2+ years) as a clinical nurse is required for RN, PRN.
• Graduation from an accredited BSN 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.
• Current registration with the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional specialty certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 guided by the 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 for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

What This Job Offers

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