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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 2023-2024. 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.

 

Registered Nurse (RN) - Experienced or New Grad - Adult Medicine Stepdown 9100

*COMMITMENT BONUS + RELOCATION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW GRADS + EXPERIENCED RNs!*

 

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Registered Nurse (new or experienced) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Unit 9100 is an adult medicine stepdown unit comprised of 16 beds. Our team of nursing staff provide exemplary care for a variety of complex patients with varying diagnosis such as sepsis, sickle cell, GI bleed, end stage renal failure, diabetes, cirrhosis, and behavioral health disorders. 

 

Department Highlights:

• RN to Patient Ratio is 1:3-5
• A diverse patient population is GREAT for new nurses who are still unsure about what route they want to take as a nurse, as it allows you to grow and strengthen your skills, build confidence, and learn about many different disease processes.
• Unit has Sunshine Committee that schedules events for the unit to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
• Great transition to ICU - ICU Manager has reached out to get RNs specifically from 4100
• Extraordinary unit culture that embraces each team member – a sense of belonging. 
• Affords the clinical experience to attain strong critical thinking skills, vast knowledge of disease processes and body systems, and robust care management skills.

 

Work Schedule:

• Full time - 36 hours/week.
• Three (3) 12-hour shifts.
• NIGHTS or ROTATING shifts available!

 

What you will do:

As a Clinical Nurse in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.

 

What you can expect: