Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Duke University Hospital - Operating Room

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. Duke’s multispecialty surgery teams use the most advanced techniques to reconstruct and repair every part of the body. As a Level 1 trauma center, our team works collaboratively to provide personalized, evidence-based care with a focus on patient outcomes and recovery. There’s no such thing as a typical day. If you want to learn something new every single day and work with a team that does everything in their power to get patients through surgery, come meet our team! Our interdisciplinary OR team provides comprehensive surgical care, including: General surgery – open and laparoscopic, Vascular procedures, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Plastic surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology & Head/Neck (OHN), Gynecology, Robotic surgery, Urology. This specialty mix creates an excellent opportunity for team members to expand their skills, cross-train, and grow within a supportive environment. 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

• Graduation from an accredited BSN program.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• 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.
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status.
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
• Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to remain focused and organized.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Operating Room Experience

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.
• Planning and providing advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by DUHS Professional Practice model.
• Participating in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned.
• Providing nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Adhering to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Actively participating in outstanding customer service and accepting responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
• $15,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid out over 24 months for newly hired RNs with at least one year of nursing experience
• Relocation bonus available
• Up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness from your first Nursing degree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level