Registered Nurse ( RN)-Recovery/PACU-Full-Time

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.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care

Newly Hired RNs (with at least one year Nursing experience) will be eligible to receive a $15,000 commitment bonus that will be paid out over 24 months.

*** Relocation bonus available ***

*** The unit is also eligible for up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness from your first Nursing degree ***

Clinical Nurse II – PACU

Duke University Health System- Duke Raleigh Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse (RN) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Work Shift:

THREE, 12-hr shifts; 10am - 10:30pm

Call requirements: Weekend (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) once every 12 weeks

Closed on the 8 Duke-recognized Holidays.

Department Profile:
The PACU at Duke Raleigh Hospital cares for our surgical patients post-procedure. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Prior experience in surgical / perioperative services or critical care is strongly preferred. 

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.
• 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 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).

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