New Grad Nurse Residency or Experienced RN - Neuro Trauma Stroke PCU

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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.
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for helping patients? Do you love the idea of being trained in our Renowned University Teach Hospital and high acuity, diverse patient population? If you answered yes to both of these questions, this opportunity may be right for you! Duke University Hospital (Rotating Shift Available) Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Department Profile: The NeuroScience Progressive Care Units (also known as Stepdown) at Duke University Hospital comprises of two 37 bed units (one on the 8th and one on the 9th floor) of the Brand new Duke Central Tower.
Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient and their families to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
Similar to the high acuity of a community hospital ICU, the Neuro Stepdown units see a myriad of populations and cases that may include but are not limited to: lumbar drains, EVDs, central lines, spinal trauma injuries, epilepsy and more.
The Neuro stepdown units receive medically complex patients that no longer require mechanical ventilation.
Patient Ratio: 1:3/4 Work Hours & Shifts: Full-Time: Three 12-hour shifts.
Rotating Shift available: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am AMAZING perks and benefits include but are not limited: eligibility for up to $25,000 loan forgiveness; relocation reimbursement if relocating over 50 miles; tuition reimbursement and so much more!!! 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 guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and 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 for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required: · 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) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required: · Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
· BLS (or higher) certification required.
· Professional specialty certification (preferred).
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