Registered Nurse -Nights - ED Adult Boarder Unit/Clinical Evaluation Unit - Duke University Hospital

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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2022-2023. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Discover what makes Duke University Hospital unique and how you can advance your career as part of the team.

 

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - (NIGHTS) ED Adult Border Unit/ED Clinical Evaluation Unit - Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC

 

Experienced RNs with 1+ years of experience are eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus (or former Duke team members coming back after 1 year into the Duke Health System).

 

Department Profile:
The Emergency Department Adult Border Unit (EDABU) and the Emergency Department Clinical Evaluation Unit (CEU) consist of a combination of 32 beds that care for intermingling levels of care, excluding pediatrics and ICU level, with our collective goal being to decompress the emergency department. This care team, consisting of RNs and ED Techs, will care for patients that have been admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department and are awaiting an inpatient bed assignment. Additionally, this team will care for a population of emergency department observation patients, with a stay of 24 hours-or-less, by following a variety of standard protocols in collaboration with an ED provider.

 

You will join an incredible team that delivers exceptional care and ensures an excellent patient experience every time.  As part of the team, you will be met with support to pursue your passions and grow, as an Emergency Department Nurse.  We hope you will take the time to come shadow and meet us on the unit! Please ask our recruiter, Holly Price, about a combined shadow/interview experience.  

 

Job Summary:
As a Registered 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 Registered Nurse 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 care goals and health outcomes of the patient and care team.

 

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.

 

Work Hours & Shifts:

• No rotating shifts, unless you prefer it
• Full Time: 3 - 12-hour shifts – Night shift 7p - 7a
• Part Time: as negotiated with manager, must commit to two – twelve hour shifts per pay period (every 2 weeks)

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Abilities:

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
• 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 spe