Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Children's Procedural Sedation Unit

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

7d • 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. 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 four 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 Nursing Highlights: 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. Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility). The Children’s Procedural Sedation Unit (CPSU) is a 7 room sedation suite hospital-based clinic that is an extension of Duke Health hospitals. Our team provides sedation services for children, inpatient and outpatient, from all specialties.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within five years of their start date.
• Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• BLS Certification required.
• Ability to multitask while managing assessments, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and patient education.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills with patients, families, visitors, physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Nice To Haves

• PALS preferred.
• 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Moderate and/or general sedation experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Radiologic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care using the nursing process in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate sedation services in the CPSU for patients requiring complex care, assessment and evaluation.
• Lead and support nursing staff, serving as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.
• Monitor and maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in professional development, competency maintenance, and staff education/preceptorship.
• Identify and participate in clinical and operational performance improvement activities.
• Schedule patients for procedures requiring CPSU services, sedation, or general anesthesia.
• Communicate with patients, families, CPSU staff, and multidisciplinary teams regarding procedures, instructions, and scheduling coordination.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree