Experienced RN - Cardiothoracic Stepdown

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

Pursue your passion for caring at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6,000+ registered nurses.
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Health System – Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The 6300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit comprises 31 beds. It provides care for adult patients transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU with diagnoses such as pre‑ and post‑cardiothoracic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm repairs, wedge resections, lobectomies, heart transplants, lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices. The fast‑paced environment develops critical thinking skills while offering opportunities for professional growth.

Our team delivers exemplary care, ensuring an excellent experience every time.

Full Time: 7 am‑7 pm / 7 pm‑7 am 31‑12‑hour days and nights, rotating shifts.

• Straight shift option available after orientation for experienced nurses, based on unit availability.

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care using the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in delivering patient care.
• Maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources; prioritize work organization and identify available resources to complete care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support development of other staff and formal learners.
• Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date.

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact licensure from a participating state. Must obtain NC RN licensure within 60 days of start date. BLS required but may be renewed during orientation.

• Knowledge of scope of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff.
• Knowledge 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…