Poughkeepsie, New York
Durham, North Carolina
Melbourne, Florida
Michigan
Durham, North Carolina
Lafayette, Indiana
Durham, North Carolina
Page, Arizona
Posted: 25-Jun-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories:
Internal Number: 258818
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 University Hospital
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.
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's 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 (based on eligibility)
Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Work Performed
- Plan and provide profession al nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient responses.
- Assist other nursing personnel in the deliver y of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
- Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care given.
- Assist i n the development and implementation of general policies and procedures designed to effect efficiency of operations.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
- Ability to
- Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and t heir families.
- Independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
- Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
- Use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize in formation, treatment, and follow-up.
- Use fine motor skills.
- Be competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area record activities, document assessments, plan of care interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status.
- Use computer and learn new software programs.
- Document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
- Navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
- Withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Remain focused and organized.
Working knowledge of:
- Procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients..
- Infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Pre-employment
Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and March 31, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within five 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.
Experience
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.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
CLINICAL NURSE II
Job Level: F2
Duke 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.
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 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.