Experienced RN​/Registered Nurse; NIGHTS - Clinical Evaluation Unit - Emergency Department

Experienced RN/Registered Nurse (NIGHTS) - Clinical Evaluation Unit - Emergency Department

Work Arrangement:
On‑Site

Requisition Number: 269685

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC 27710

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.

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 the four Duke Health hospitals, it has 1,062 patient beds and features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo‑surgery center.

Experienced RNs may be eligible for a $15,000 Commitment Bonus (terms and conditions apply)

This position is eligible for relocation assistance up to $8,000 (terms and conditions apply)

Please note that this position is open only to RNs with 1+ years of experience.

The Emergency Department Clinical Evaluation Unit (CEU) is a 31‑bed acute care unit that provides care to patients across multiple service lines and levels of care, excluding pediatrics and ICU. The goal is to decompress the emergency department. This care team, consisting of RNs and ED techs, will care for a population of emergency department observation patients with stays of 24 hours or less, following a variety of standard protocols in collaboration with an ED provider.

As a Registered Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize service while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) you will achieve the care goals and health outcomes of the patient and care team.

You will plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model. Participation in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health‑related projects may be assigned. You will provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

You will adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies and actively participate in outstanding customer service.

• Full Time: 3 – 12‑hour shifts
• Available:
  Nights — Shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
• 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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• 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…