Career Center

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 Duke Health's four hospitals 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)

 

Occ Summary

Independently plan and provide professi onae computer and learn new software programsAble to document and commun icaivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationship sAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,health caration, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompet enty to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinf orme team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility tot each patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbi litncidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills anl nevelopment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identi fiursing 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,s upervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing pro cess for patients in accordance with physicianorders and established pol icies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize theplan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs andre sponse to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other lice nsed andunlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in thed elivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a grou p of patients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate correcti ve actionto maintainthe environment ofcare including equipment andmateri al resources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs andseeking appropriatea ssistance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support thedcati on of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunitiesand in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties idAbili ties

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensedpractical nur se andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility to asses s nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand theirfamiliesAb ility to independently seek out resources and work collaboratin BLS and/ or other specialized life supportrequirementsdesignatedby work areaAbil ity to record activities, document assessments, plan ofcare,intervention s, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility touste pertinen t information using computerand/or paper documentationtoolsAbility to na vigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withst and prolonged standing and walking.Ability to remainfocusedand organized Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministeringr outine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledge ofinfection c ontrol procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirements

Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required:Click here for more information

Level Characteristics

N/A< /p>

Minimum Qualifications

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

&nb sp;

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

 

Education

Work requires gradua tion from an accredited BSN program.Exception: Registered nurses hired b etween July 1, 2014 and April 11,2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nur sing (or higher) are encouragedto enroll in an appropriate BSN program w ithin two years of their startdate but must complete the program within seven years of their startdate. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2 014 are not required toenroll in a BSN program to remain in this job cla ssification.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At amanager's discretion, employees wi th 6 months of experience who areexceptional performers may be eligible for this level.CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by meeting crit eria set forthby the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency Program within 12 mont hs of hire.Promotions can occur at 12 months of hire, but no later than 18 monthsof hire.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current orcompact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. BL S required.

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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.

 

Return to Search Results