Experienced RN - Pediatric ICU - Duke University Hospital
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the
best in the United States and is known around the world for its
outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University
Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive
diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional
emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65
operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital
outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an
extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For
2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University
Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology &
heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat,
gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology &
neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet--
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year
as North Carolina-----TMs Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was 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 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance! Experienced RN - Duke University
Hospital - Rotating Shifts Duke University Health System- Duke
University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse
who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Newly
Hired RNs (with at least two years Nursing experience) are eligible
for a $15,000 sign-on bonus paid out over three years*** Relocation
bonus available ****** The unit is also eligible for up to $25,000
student loan forgiveness from your first Nursing degree ***
Department Profile:The Pediatric ICU at Duke University Hospital is
comprised of a 16-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Our team is
active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an
excellent patient experience, every time. The Duke Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit is a 16 bed unit in a Level I trauma center.
Areas of subspecialty expertise include cardiovascular surgery,
respiratory failure, neurosurgery, stem cell transplantation,
immunodeficiencies, hematologic and oncologic emergencies, sepsis,
multi-organ system dysfunction, and congenital heart disease.
Available advanced treatment modalities for these critical care
patients include Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO), high frequency
ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and non-invasive
ventilation.Ideal candidates would be able to work collaboratively
with a multidisciplinary team and seek opportunities for
professional development. Pediatric ICU experience highly
preferred. Work Hours & Shifts:Full Time: Rotating days and nights,
12-hour shifts, 2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule. Job Summary:
As a Registered Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will
make providing service your priority 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) in achieving the goals of
the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or
specialized nursing care for patients in 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.
Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state
and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates
in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in
maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or
higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience 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 five years
of their start date Licensure, Certification or Registration
Required:
- Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing
as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure
to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
- BLS (or higher) certification required.
- Professional specialty certification (preferred). Duke is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community
built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our
collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an
exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange,
it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,
and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a
responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job
Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University
Health System may include essentialjob functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information
and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be
provided by each hiring department.
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