Duke University is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Adult General Medicine Stepdown Unit (2300). You will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to compassionate patient care.
What You'll Do
- Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under supervision.
- 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 and identifying learning needs.
- 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.
- Multitask by documenting assessments, plan of care, interventions, and evaluation of patient status.
- Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
- Manage relationships with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.
- Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in North Carolina.
- Nurses with a multi state compact license must obtain NC state licensure within the first 90 days of employment.
- BLS Certification.
- All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
- CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.
Team & Environment
The Adult General Medicine Stepdown Unit (2300) contains 31 inpatient beds. You will join a team of nursing staff providing care in a unit culture that embraces each team member and fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid Training: New Graduate Nurses receive 8 weeks of paid orientation and monthly nurse residency classes. Experienced Nurses receive 4-6 weeks of paid orientation.
- Opportunities for a Lifetime through Office of Continuing Education.
- Clinical Ladder Advancement.
- Tuition Assistance and Nurse Loan Forgiveness.
- Relocation Grant and Sign On Bonus.
- Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Performance Increases.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and more.
- Commitment Bonus For Experienced RNs.
- Relocation Bonus Available for New Grads + Experienced RNs.
- Nursing Loan Forgiveness up to $25,000 for newly hired RNs.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Durham, North Carolina.
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.
