Experienced Registered Nurse; RN Cardiology Stepdown

Overview

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. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

• 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
• 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

The 7300 Cardiology Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital comprises 31 beds. Cardiology Step Down provides care for cardiology medicine patients with a range of diagnoses. The patient population includes acute coronary syndrome, post cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, dysrhythmias, heart failure, heart transplant workups and congenital heart disease. Many patients require high acuity care and many come directly from the ICU, post procedures or outside hospitals requiring an increased level of care.

The environment is fast‑paced, challenging and a great place to promote and develop your critical thinking skills with many opportunities for professional growth.

Full Time: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am 12‑hour days and nights rotating shifts. Straight shift option available after orientation for experienced nurses based on unit availability.

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process in achieving department goals, plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care guided by DUHS Professional Practice model.

Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care utilizing 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 the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of 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 the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required for CNII's.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• 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 seven years of their start date.