Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery / Trauma Stepdown
About The Position
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. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
- Experienced Nurses: Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required.
- All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing 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
- 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 (or higher) certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional specialty certification (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Tracheostomy care and maintenance
- Blood product administration
- Wound care including wound management systems
- Ostomy care and maintenance and patient education
- Management of chest tubes and various drains
- Maintenance of a variety of collars, braces, and orthopedic devices
- Polytrauma mobility
- Post-operative monitoring and care
- Various pain management techniques including Patient Controlled Analgesic (PCA), Epidural pumps, Ketamine, and Lidocaine infusions.
- Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal
- Nasogastric tube insertion, maintenance, and removal
- Central and Peripheral IV maintenance and removal
- Administration of oral, intravenous, and via tube medications
- Collection of laboratory specimens, including but not limited to blood and urine
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Parenteral and Enteral nutrition administration
- Coordination of patient and family education
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
- $15,000 commitment bonus for newly hired experienced RNs
- Relocation is available
- Up to $25,000 Nursing Loan Forgiveness for first nursing degree for newly hired RNs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
