Registered Nurse; RN- Surgical Care Unit-Nights-Duke University Hospital

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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.

Clinical Nurse II (RN) – Hybrid position supporting the Short Stay Unit and Surgical Care Unit.

23‑hour post‑operative observation unit (12‑bed unit). Responsibilities include the recovery care of post‑surgical patients transferred from the PACU: initial and ongoing assessment, medication administration, initiation of support therapies (e.g., physical therapy), wound care, ADL care, etc.

23‑hour post‑operative observation unit (9‑bed unit). Responsibilities include the recovery care of post‑surgical patients transferred from the PACU: initial and ongoing assessment, medication administration, initiation of support therapies (e.g., physical therapy), wound care, ADL care, etc.

At least one year experience in general surgery/medical patient care. Experience in care of intermediate and step‑down patients or general medicine/surgery experience.

Three 12‑hour night shifts, 7:00 pm‑7:00 am (Week 1 of a two‑week schedule). Monday 11:00‑19:30 / Saturday 7:00‑15:30 plus two 12‑hour shifts 7:00‑19:30 Week 2. Weekends and holidays per unit requirements.

• 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.

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.

• 1 year of nursing experience.

• Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.
• BLS certification is required.

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