Experienced RN – Nights – Special Care Nursery – Duke Regional Hospital Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together.

• About Duke RegionalHospital
• Pursue your passion for caring with Duke RegionalHospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number fourhospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingtoU.

S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital isthe second largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and offers acomprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services,including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women’s services, andheart and vascular services.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnetorganization Nurses from each hospital are consistentlyrecognized each yearas North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses.

Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board ofNursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy forbeing strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses

Quality of Life:

Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

• Newly Hired RNs(with at least one year Nursing experience) will be eligible toreceive a $15,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid out over 24months.
• Relocation bonus available
• The unit is alsoeligible for up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness from your firstNursing degree
• Duke University Health System
• -Duke RegionalHospital
• seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who willembrace our mission of
• Advancing Health Together.

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Department Profile:

The

• Special Care Nursery
• at•Duke RegionalHospital•is comprised of an•18-bed Level IIB nursery servingnewborns greater than 32 weeks gestation.

Our team is active indelivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellentpatient experience, every time.

• The unit provides care for morethan 400 infants each year. The multidisciplinary team activelyparticipates in providing additional support for the infant that ismoderately ill
• -Provides mechanical ventilation and/or CPAPfor a brief duration
• -Provides care for feeders and growers and those thatrequire convalescent care.
• -Stabilizes infants less than 32 weeks until the infant canbe transferred to Duke University Hospital.
• -Ideal candidateswill be able to function as a part of a large multidisciplinaryteam in a shared governance environment, and have a passion fordevelopmental and family centered care.

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Shift:

Nights, 12 hours-

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you willmake providing service your priority while caring for the wholeperson in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) isresponsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect totalnursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process(assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving thegoals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/orspecialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHSProfessional Practice model participate in the clinical ladderprogram, educational activities, departmental committees, researchprojects or other health related projects as assigned. Providenursing services to patients and families in accordance with thescope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, stateand federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participatesin outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility inmaintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all•

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (orhigher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma programis required. Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required.

All registerednurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will berequired to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two yearsof their start date and to complete the program within five yearsof their start date

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Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursingas a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensureto practice in the state of North Carolina required. BLS (or higher) certification required. Professional specialty certification (preferred)

• Duke is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an individual’sage, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.
• Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange ofideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the communityfeel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility to uphold these values.

• EssentialPhysical Job Functions:

  Certain jobs at Duke University and DukeUniversity Health System may include essentialjob functions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodationwill be provided by each hiring department.

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