Experienced RN - Procedural Cardiology - (Cardiac Diagnostic Unit) Sign On Bonus
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the
best in the United States and is known around the world for its
outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University
Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic
and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma
center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an
endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine
operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital
admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in
fiscal year 2017.
U.S News & World Report named Duke University Hospital #1 in North
Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in 2018-19.
Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for
seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery,
nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology,
and urology.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive,
geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that
include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty
clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Registered Nurse - CDU, Duke Hosptial, Durham NC 27710Must have 1
year of RN experience
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 with
rotation throughout the different locations of the Cardiac
Diagnostic Unit (Hospital and Duke South clinic 2K). Rotating
limited staff schedule for Weekend day coverage and holiday
coverage.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of scope of the r
egistered nurse, licensed pmunicate pertinent information using
computer and/or paper documentationtoolsAbility to navigate the
entity to provide clinical care for patientevelopment of other
staff and formallearners.P articipate in the identifind in
performance improvement activities.Perfo rm other related duties
invise and document professional nursing careuti lizing the nursing
processfor patients in accordance with physicianorder s and
established policieng care for patientsin accordance with physicia
n orders and establisheded andunlicensed care providers.Assist
other nur sing personnel in the des and procedures. Use
professional nursingjudgme nt to individualize theplan of care
based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and response to
care.Delegate tasks and supervise the act ivities of other
licenslivery of nursing care and actas team leader or c harge nurse
for a groupare,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation o f
patient statusAbilityteassistance or educational offerings.Act as
prec eptor and support the dir familiesAbility to independently
seek out reso urces and work collabority to use sensory and
cognitive functions to pro cess and prioritizeinfoto use computer
and learn new software programsAb le to document and comcation of
clinical or operational performanceimpro vement opportunities aity
to assess nursing needs of acute and chronical ly ill patientsand
theach patients and families in accordance with the n ursingplan of
careAbily work areaAbility to record activities, document
assessments, plan of csAbility to withstand prolonged standing and
walki ng.Ability to remain fowledge of infectioncontrol procedures
and safety precautionsWorking knowledge and completion of
appropriate JCAHO and otherregulatory requiremof patients or an
entire unitas assigned.Monitor a nd initiate correctivrial
resources.Participate in own professional deve lopment by
maintaininractical nurse andNCAKnowledge of and appropriate a
pplication of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory,
pract ice and procedureAbilativelyAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationshipsnt in BLS and/or other specialized
life support req uirementsdesignated bentsPre-employment Physical
Capacity Testing Required
Work Performed
Plan , provide, supers inaccordance with the scope of the RN
asdefined by the North Carolinag requiredcompetencies, identifying
learning needs and se eking appropriaAbility to communicate clearly
with patients, families, visitors,healthcocused and
organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and t echniques involved
in administeringroutine and special treatments to pat ientsWorking
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Minimum QualificationsEducationWork requiresgraduation from an
accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between
July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in
Nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN
program within two years of their startdate 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.
ExperienceTwelve months ofappropriate 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, CertificationsMust have current or compact RN
licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob
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.
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