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Registered Nurse - 6300 Inpatient Surgical/Oncology Durham, NC

Duke University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Oct 2025

About the role

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 University Hospital

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 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 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)

 

Occ Summary

Plan and provide professional nursing care p>

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families inaccordance with the scope of the RN asdefined by the NorthParticipate in maintaining the environment of care including equipmentannd maintain effective working relationshipsAbility tocommunicate clearlility to record activities, document assessments, p lanofcare,intervento withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to remain focused andiders.Assist other healthcare personnel in the deliver yofpatient care.organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in admis and supervise the activities of other licensed andunli censed care provions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbil ity to use compunisteringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorki ngknowledgeofinfection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge andessional theory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nu rsing needs otrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patients and families inaccordance with the nursingplan of careAbility to use sensory and cogniteducational offerings.Support the development of other staffan dformaly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians,a dministy to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbi lity tatients in accordancewith the medical and nursing plans of careand estatencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassistanc e orlearners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operationa lpe of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledgeof pr ofter and learn new software programsAbility to document and communicate pes under the supervision of the teamleader orcharge nurse.Delegate tas kParticipate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcomp eertinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbili blished policiesandprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients anda vailable to assist in completing components of care in atimely manner.f scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse andNCAKnoish ali zed life support requirementsdesignated by work area or organizatwledgde ntly seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establionAbCa rolinaBoard of Nursing.


Work Performed

Plan, providd material resources. Prioritize work organization and identifyresourcesd herein.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to indepenco mpletion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-empive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, treatment, and folloerf ormanceimprovement opportunities and assist in performance improvemenin accordance with physician orders and establishedpolicies andprocedureand document professionalnursing care, utilizing thenursing process,tactivi ties.Perform other related duties incidental to the work describeloyment Physical Capacity Testing Required


Level Characterisw-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specia


Minimum Qualifications

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robu

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