Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Duke University Hospital - Operating Room
Duke UniversityAbout 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 the four Duke Healthhospitals 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)
Newly Hired RNs (with at least one year Nursing experience) will be eligible to receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid out over 24 months.
*** Relocation bonus available ***
* The unit is also eligible for up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness from your first Nursing degree
Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Duke University Hospital – Multispecialty Operating Room - Durham
Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.
Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year Operating Room Experience
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!
About Our Surgical Services
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.
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.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to re
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