Prepost- Cardiac Procedure (CVSSU) Short Stay

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Duke Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit (CVSSU) offers nurses the opportunity to care for adult patients undergoing a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures such as catheterizations, ablations, device placements, and structural heart interventions. With 21 bays, nurses rotate through pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure recovery, and overnight observation, gaining hands-on experience with site management, discharge teaching, and specialized tools. Collaboration is central to the unit, as RNs work closely with APPs, fellows, and a supportive team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow. Nurses in CVSSU enjoy a dynamic environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and professional growth while maintaining a Monday–Friday schedule working primarily day shift with Duke-approved holidays off. Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Requirements

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 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 program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.
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

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain 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.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.