Registered Nurse - General Medicine

Duke University Hospital – General Medicine

Description

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)

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Registered Nurse (new or experienced) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

This unit is a 31-bed unit that cares for patients with a wide range of conditions like cardiac, pulmonary, liver, renal, sickle cell, diabetes, infectious diseases, and more.

Nurses here usually have a 1:3 to 1:5 ratio during the day, and 1:5 on night shifts. 

This unit is part of Duke University Hospital's innovation initiative, designed to redefine care delivery by integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.

Units 2100, 3100, and 4100 at Duke North are piloting smart room capabilities, automated signage, and virtual access for care teams and families.

Future enhancements include predictive tools for fall prevention and ambient listening for documentation.

Staff foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, collaborating across departments to explore solutions like expedited medication delivery, all aimed at improving the patient experience and reducing length of stay.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level


* Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.


* Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.


* Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.


* Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.

Prioritize work organization and identify resources ...