New Grad RN - Cardiothoracic Stepdown

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 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo-surgery center.

• 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 6,000+ registered nurses.
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients 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 other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.

Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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 and administrators;

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; competence in BLS and other specialized life support requirements; ability to record activities, document assessments and interventions; ability to use computer and learn new software;

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 infection control procedures and safety precautions; working knowledge of The Joint Commission 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.

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Registered nurses hired between July 1 2014 and…