Experienced Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Float Pool RN

Experienced Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Float Pool RN Work Arrangement: On‑Site Requisition Number: 271542 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 At Duke Health, we are 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 the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more. Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) – Float Pool – Emergency Department Float among the Emergency Departments at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital. Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Our culture commitments are: Put People First, Be Clear and Empower, and Adapt to Improve. The Emergency Department Nursing Float Pool team provides patient care and support for a variety of patients in our Emergency Departments. Nurses in this department would work as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teamwork, demonstrate accountability and have an appreciation for patient and family‑centered care. What you will do In the Float Pool, our staff rise to the challenge and adapt to situations. Due to the extensive training received in each area, our staff continue to be clinical experts, offering a broad skill set and range of knowledge throughout the various patient populations. Unlike other health systems in the area, Duke offers the same benefits to Float Pool staff as unit dedicated staff. The float pool offers a dynamic opportunity for a wide range of experiences to build your career. As a Clinical Nurse II in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care using the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities. Adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. What you can expect Multitask in myriad ways – document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re‑evaluation of patient status, assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Manage relationships with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. What we will provide Float Pool RN Premium of $5.00 per hour Opportunities for a lifetime learning and development from the Office of Continuing Education. PTO accrual Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus Tuition Assistance Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness – ALL full‑time (at least 0.75 FTE) RN positions are eligible. Relocation assistance available for nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC. Employee Referral Program Employees’ Retirement Plan (defined benefit pension plan). Duke Faculty and Staff 403(b) Retirement Plan. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Pension plan and more. What you will need Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program. Twelve months of Emergency Department clinical experience is required for Experienced Registered Nurses. Two or more years of RN experience in Emergency Department preferred. 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 seven years of their start date. Licensure and Certification 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. 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