Experienced Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology - Arringdon Interventional Radiology

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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 the four Duke Healthhospitals 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)

Experienced RN – Arringdon Interventional Radiology (IR)

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse (RN) who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

• Two 8-hour shifts per week (first shift only), No Holiday, No Weekends, No On-Call, ability to pick-up additional shifts when available
• Focus is on low-risk procedures at this site. 

Department Profile:

Ambulatory Interventional Radiology Nurses will work at Arringdon (Duke Radiology) in Morrisville North Carolina.

This brand-new facility will provide interventional procedures to patients in the comforts of a brand-new outpatient/ambulatory setting, focusing on low-risk procedures at this site.  Nurses are an integral part of the care team and provide moderate sedation/monitoring and procedure specific care during cases such as central line (port) placement. Nurses will also provide pre and post procedural calls, education, procedural prep, recovery, and discharge. Additionally, nurses will serve as clinical resources for other non-sedated procedural patients in the department as needed. Enjoy a rich interdisciplinary environment working alongside Interventional Radiology Attending MD(s), IR Technologist(s), sonographers, and fellow RNs in a Team Nursing Model as part of a small but crucial care team. 

Applicants with previous acute care experience are strongly preferred, ED/ICU/VIR experience is also desirable.

Shift:

Two 8-hour shifts per week (first shift only). No Holiday, No Weekends, No On-Call.  Orientation in Vascular Interventional Radiology at Duke University Hospital may be necessary.

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 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 preferred; at least one-year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role.
• 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.
• ACLS certification required.
• Professional specialty certification (preferred).