Registered Nurse - Pediatric & Congenital Cath/EP Short Stay Unit

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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.

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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
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• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN)
Pediatric & Congenital Cath/EP Short Stay Unit – Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

About the Unit

The Pediatric & Congenital Cath/EP Short Stay Unit cares for both inpatient and outpatient populations undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the cardiovascular service line. This role includes, but is not limited to, preparing patients for procedures, assisting during anesthesia recovery, and providing ongoing observation and care during the recovery period.

Nurses in this area care for pediatric patients and adults with congenital heart disease, as well as patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The unit supports patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, and implantation of EP devices.

Work Schedule

Full-time, day shift
Three 12-hour shifts per week
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
36 hours per week

What you will do

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

Responsibilities include:

Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care using the nursing process in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of licensed and unlicensed care providers
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and serve as team leader or charge nurse as assigned
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain a safe environment of care, including equipment and material resources
Participate in professional development by maintaining competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate educational opportunities
Serve as a preceptor and support the development of staff and learners
Participate in the identification of clinical and operational performance improvement opportunities and related initiatives
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

What you can expect:

This role requires strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment. Nurses in this position are expected to document assessments, plans of care, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of patient status; identify and address the nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients; seek out resources independently; and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. The role also includes educating patients and families and building effective relationships with patients, families, visitors, physicians, leadership, and other members of the healthcare team.

What we will provide:

Opportunities for a Lifetime through Duke University Health System’s commitment to learning and professional development
Clinical Ladder Advancement
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Program
Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, and more

What you will need:

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Associate Degree in Nursing program, or Nursing Diploma program
A minimum of one year of experience as a clinical nurse is required

All registered nurses without a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within seven years of their start date.

Preferred Experience:

Pediatric experience strongly preferred. Experience in Pre-Op, PACU, Cardiac, and ICU settings strongly preferred.

Licensure and Certification Required

Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, or current compact RN licensure authorized to practice in North Carolina
BLS required
ACLS required within 90 days of hire
PALS required within 90 days of hire

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