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Clinical Nurse II- Duke University Hospital- Day Shift
Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:
The Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (CDU) is part of Duke University Hospital, and encompasses three different sites. These sites include areas in Duke Hospital (7200), Clinic 2K in Duke South, and Southpoint Clinic.

The Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (CDU) is a cardiac procedural area providing comprehensive state of the art diagnostic service inclusive of echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal), cardioversions, and stress testing.
Registered nurses in the CDU will have the opportunity to assess, prepare, and monitor the cardiac patient population prior to, during, and after stress testing, cardioversions, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).

The nurse would be responsible for ensuring appropriateness of procedures ordered for our adult patient population. This job function requires the nurse be able to recognize and act on potential life threatening changes of patient condition as well as multitasking, critical thinking, and working with a diverse group of other medical professionals. The nurse will be an integral part in interpretation of EKG's, including rhythm and ST changes, as well as be responsible for the delivery of moderate sedation and continuous monitoring of vitals during the procedures.

Work Hours & Shifts:

Full Time: Monday thru Friday, 8-hour or 10-hour day shifts, or a combination of 10 and 8-hour shifts available with rotation throughout the different locations of the Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (Hospital, 2K, and Southpoint). Rotating limited staff schedule for Weekend day coverage and holiday coverage.

Independently plan and provide professional nu rsipolicies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and fami lieng care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and establish eds inaccordance with the scope ofthe RN as defined by the North Caroli naBoardof Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classificati onwill commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatient nursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years of experience.

Plan, provide, supervise a nd document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process for p atients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies andp rocedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and response to care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed andu nlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the deliveryof nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of pati ents or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material res ources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requir edcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassist ance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the developme nt of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identificationofclinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and inperf ormance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incidental t o the work described herein.

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical n urse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing proce ssKnowledge of professional theory, practice and procedureAbility toasse ss nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work collaborativelyAbil ity to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,healthcare team, p hysicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbility to teach patient s and families in accordance with the nursingplan of careAbility touse s ensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritizeinformation, tre atment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skillsCompetent inBLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesignated by workareaAbi lity to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventi ons, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use comput er and learn new software programsAble to document and communicate perti nent information using computerand/or paper documentation toolsAbility t o navigate theentity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to wi thstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility toremain focusedand organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministeri ngroutine and special treatments to patientsWorking knowledgeof infectio n control procedures and safety precautionsWorking knowledgeand completi on of appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requirementsPre-employment P hysical Capacity Testing Required

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Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. 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.

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

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