Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy Services
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. About Duke Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses 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) Clinical Nurse II – Duke Regional Hospital - Endscopy Services Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - CN II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. Required: ACLS certification and at least one year RN experience Preferred: At least two years RN experience and moderate sedation experience. Department Profile: The Endoscopy Services Department at Duke Regional Hospital is a Gastroenterology/Bronchoscopy procedural area with four procedure rooms. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Registered Nurses (RNs) in Endoscopy will have the opportunity to assess, prepare, and monitor the patient population prior to, during, and after their GI or Pulmonary procedure (colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and bronchoscopy). This job function requires the nurse be able to recognize and act on potential life threatening changes of patient condition as well as multitasking, critical thinking, and working with a diverse group of other medical professionals. This includes interpretation of EKG’s, including rhythm and ST changes, as well as be responsible for the delivery of Pharmacologic agents ordered along with continuous monitoring of vitals during the procedures. Shift: FOUR, 8-hr shifts Monday through Friday. Alternating arrival times beginning at 7:00am up to 8:30am. Rotating Standby Call responsibility is for emergencies only - approximately one week every 10-12 weeks: After hours (5pm - 7am - 14hrs), weekends (24hrs) and Holidays for Emergencies. Standy call is always with a Surgical Technician. Call schedules are posted 12 weeks in advance. Staff schedule is posted 8 weeks in advance. Occ Summary 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'sdegree 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.
- ACLS certification and at least one year RN experience
Nice To Haves
- At least two years RN experience and moderate sedation experience.
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 licensedand 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 environmentof 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 thedevelopment 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
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
