Duke Clinical Research Institute
Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it offers 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
Registered nurses are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Guardian of American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy
Health System has over 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation assistance (based on eligibility)
Registered Nurse (RN) – Vascular Access Team Shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekends and holidays as needed.
Relocation support available for eligible nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to the area.
Preferred experience: familiarity and training with ultrasound‑guided IV insertion; certification strongly preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care using the nursing process.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize plans of care based on patient assessment.
Delegate tasks and supervise activities of licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or a unit.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
Pursue professional development by maintaining required competencies and seeking educational opportunities.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and learners.
Participate in identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
Experience: Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience.
Licensure: Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
BSN Completion: Eligible nurses without a Bachelor’s degree must enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Keen understanding of the scope of the RN, LPN, and unlicensed staff.
Proficient application of the nursing process and professional theory.
Ability to assess and meet the nursing needs of acute and chronic patients and their families.
Effective communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary team, and leadership.
Teaching ability as per the nursing plan of care.
Fine‑motor skill proficiency and sensory cognition for task prioritization.
Competency in BLS and other life‑support requirements.
Strong documentation skills and computer literacy for patient records.
Proficiency in infection control and regulatory compliance.
Physical capacity: ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Equal Opportunity Employer Duke University 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, 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 requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it offers 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
Registered nurses are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Guardian of American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy
Health System has over 6,000 registered nurses
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation assistance (based on eligibility)
Registered Nurse (RN) – Vascular Access Team Shift: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekends and holidays as needed.
Relocation support available for eligible nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to the area.
Preferred experience: familiarity and training with ultrasound‑guided IV insertion; certification strongly preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care using the nursing process.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize plans of care based on patient assessment.
Delegate tasks and supervise activities of licensed and unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or a unit.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
Pursue professional development by maintaining required competencies and seeking educational opportunities.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and learners.
Participate in identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
Experience: Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience.
Licensure: Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
BSN Completion: Eligible nurses without a Bachelor’s degree must enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Keen understanding of the scope of the RN, LPN, and unlicensed staff.
Proficient application of the nursing process and professional theory.
Ability to assess and meet the nursing needs of acute and chronic patients and their families.
Effective communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary team, and leadership.
Teaching ability as per the nursing plan of care.
Fine‑motor skill proficiency and sensory cognition for task prioritization.
Competency in BLS and other life‑support requirements.
Strong documentation skills and computer literacy for patient records.
Proficiency in infection control and regulatory compliance.
Physical capacity: ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Equal Opportunity Employer Duke University 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, 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 requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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