RN Musculoskeletal / Ortho unit 11 DCT

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Pursue 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.

Clinical Nurse RN - Duke University Hospital - Multiple Shifts ( Days or Nights or Rotating)

Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a New Grad or an Experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Duke Orthopedics / Spine / Musculoskeletal Inpatient Services :

The Duke Musculoskeletal Trauma unit 11 DCT is a study in teamwork!

With our primary population being musculoskeletal disorders and trauma, we collaborate every day with multiple interdisciplinary team members like our ever present APPs, as well as dieticians, stress management, acute pain service, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. We take intermediate and stepdown patients, and our most common stepdown patients transfer to us from the SICU (surgical intensive care unit). Our trauma patients provide us so many amazing opportunities to go above and beyond for our patients! Many of them are struggling on many levels with the unexpected life event that brought them to us, and we can provide extremely valuable emotional support and education to ensure their success and healing when they leave 11DCT. We excel in wound care, pain control, mobilization, and navigating complex care plans. The most gratifying thing about working with orthopedic and trauma patients is that by the time they discharge-whether after a day or a month-it is very easy to see how far they have come due to our excellent care.

Work Hours & Shifts :

Full Time : 0.9 FTE, Three 12 hour shifts per week. (Multiple shifts available, Day or Night or Rotating) - Choose the one that works best for your life.

Job Summary :

As a Clinical 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 Clinical Nurse (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 :

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required for Clinical Nurse II.
• 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

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required :

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