Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary Stepdown

Duke Health • Durham, NC

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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. Duke University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four 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 and has 6000+ registered nurses. The Pulmonary Medicine Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit is comprised of 28 beds, including 6 ventilator beds, caring for patients with advanced lung diseases and other medical conditions. This unit offers a supportive environment for new graduates and has a high retention rate.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.
• 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.
• BLS Certification.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Interest in pulmonary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures.
• Document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with physician orders.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
• Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid Training.
• Opportunities for a Lifetime.
• Clinical Ladder Advancement.
• Tuition Assistance and Nurse Loan Forgiveness.
• Relocation Grant for Eligible RNs.
• Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Performance Increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree