Registered Nurse RN - Cardiology Stepdown 7700

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.\n\nAbout Duke University Hospital\n\nPursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. 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.\n\nDuke Nursing Highlights : \n

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization\n
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.\n
• 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.\n
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses\n
• Quality of Life : Living in the Triangle!\n
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)\n\nCLINICAL NURSE I\n\nJob Title : CLINICAL NURSE I\nJob Code : 4023\nFLSA : N\nJob Level : F1\nRevised Date : 09 / 01 / 2025\nSupervisory Responsibility : No\n\nPrinter-Friendly Version\nGeneral Description of the Job Class\n\nPlan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities of this Level\n\nPlan, 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.\n\nDelegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.\n\nAssist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.\n\nParticipate 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.\n\nParticipate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.\n\nSupport the development of other staff and formal learners.\n\nParticipate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.\n\nPerform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.\n\nRequired Qualifications at this Level\nEducation\n\nWork requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.\n\nException : Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 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 program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.\n\nExperience\n\nNo experience required.\n\nAll CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.\n\nCNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.\n\nDegrees, Licensure, and / or Certification\n\nMust have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nKnowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff\n\nKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process\n\nKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure\n\nAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families\n\nAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships\n\nAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others\n\nAbility to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care\n\nAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up\n\nAbility to use fine motor skills\n\nCompetent in BLS and / or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization\n\nAbility to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status\n\nAbility to use computer and learn new software programs\n\nAbility to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and / or paper documentation tools\n\nAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients\n\nAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking\n\nAbility to remain focused and organized\n\nWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients\n\nWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions\n\nWorking knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements\n\nPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required\n\nDistinguishing Characteristics of this Level\n\nN / A\n\nDuke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.\n\nDuke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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.\n\nEssential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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.