Registered Nurse (RN) Radiology

Duke Careers

5d • Onsite

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.Registered Nurse – Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

Unit Profile
The Radiology Unit at Duke Regional Hospital covers all modalities of Radiology in the unit (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology modalities). Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Prior experience in Radiology, Critical care, ED or moderate sedation preferred. 
The Radiology nurses help with difficult IVs, PICC lines, moderate sedation in the Radiology procedural areas, and various procedures in the unit.

Schedule
Monday-Friday, No nights/weekends/holidays
Four, 10-hr shifts - 7am-5:30pm - 40 hours per week
Approximately 7-8 days of call for the 8-week schedule rotation include one weekend.

Job Summary:
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 in guided by 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 in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and required 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

• Prior experience in Radiology, Critical care, ED or moderate sedation preferred.
• Prior experience with moderate sedation is strongly preferred
• ACLS preferred.
• 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 in guided by 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 in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees