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***

Clinical Nurse (RN) – Duke University Hospital – Adult PreOp

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse (RN) PreOp who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

With over 26,000 patient visits per year, Duke University Hospital’s Perianesthesia Department provides world-renowned patient and family centered care. With strengths in teamwork, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and professional respect, we offer a dynamic environment for professional development.

Preferred Qualifications: ACLS preferred.

Our Pre op, PACU and Surgical Boarder Units care for patients ranging from ambulatory to ICU levels of care. We focus on technically complex inpatient and outpatient surgeries ranging from transplant to minor ambulatory procedures.

SHIFT: THREE 12-hour shifts per week, start times ranging from 5:30am-6:30am - Monday to Friday; weekends and holidays per unit requirements

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role. Open to consider new graduate RNs.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.

o 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 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).

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patientsin accordance with physician orders and establ ishedpolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fa milies inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Car olinaBoard of Nursing.

Work Performed

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing pr ocessfor patients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize theplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and r esponse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other lic ensed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a gr oupof patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correct iveaction to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and mat erial resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaini ngrequiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropria teassistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the d evelopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identifi cation of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities a nd in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties in cidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills andAbilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed pr actical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nurs ing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbili ty to assess nursing needs of acuteand chronically ill patientsand thei rfamiliesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborat ivelyAbility toestablish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbi lity to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teachp atients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbilityto use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformatio n, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetentin B LS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,int erventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbilitytouse computer and learn new software programsAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbili ty to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility t o withstand prolonged standing andwalking.Ability to remain focusedand o rganizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadmini steringroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of in fection control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-emplo yment Physical Capacity Testing Required

LevelCharacteristic s

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

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 five years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.