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Duke University Health System

Registered Nurse (New Grad RN) - Cardiothoracic Stepdown

Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Registered Nurse (New Grad RN) - Cardiothoracic Stepdown At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina 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

Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses

Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Clinical Nurse RN – Duke University Hospital 6 East Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a

New Graduate Registered Nurse

who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile The 6 East Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital located in the Duke Medical Plaza comprises 24 beds. Cardiac step‑down provides care for adult patients who are transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU. Patients require high acuity care with diagnoses such as pre‑ and post‑cardiothoracic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm repairs, wedge resections, lobectomies, heart and lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices.

Work Hours & Shifts

Full Time: 7 am–7 pm / 7 pm–7 am 3‑12‑hour days and nights, rotating shifts

Straight shift option available after orientation for experienced nurses, based on unit availability

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level

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

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Required Qualifications At This Level

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program

All registered nurses 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 BSN program within seven years of their start date

Experience

Required at least 1 Year of experience as RN for experienced RNs

No experience required for New Grad RNs

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact license in participating state

BLS required, may be renewed during orientation if not current

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff

Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process

Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure

Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families

Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others

Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care

Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment and follow‑up

Ability to use fine motor skills

Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization

Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re‑evaluation of patient status

Ability to use computer and learn new software programs

Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients

Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking

Ability to remain focused and organized

Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients

Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions

Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements

Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing 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.

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.

Physician Signature and Current EEO Statement

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