Registered Nurse - 5100 Pediatric Emergency Extension

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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 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)

Incentives

• $15,000 Experienced RN Commitment Bonus
  Paid in four equal installments over 24 months (every 6 months)

• Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness

• Relocation Assistance Available

Department Profile

The 5100 Pediatric ED Extension is a physically separate area from the main Pediatric Emergency Department. This unit cares for pediatric patients who are awaiting care placement.

• Capacity: 8 beds

• Patient Population: Minimal to no medical needs; many patients have behavioral health needs

• Preferred Experience: Prior pediatric, psychiatric, or behavioral health experience

• Care Model: Space designed for group interaction and therapeutic engagement

• Staffing: 2 RNs per shift; each patient has a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (1:1)

Work Schedule

• Full-time

• Rotating shifts: 7:00a–7:30p and 7:00p–7:30a

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Nurse II, you will:

• Plan and provide professional nursing care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care, policies, and procedures.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

• Use clinical judgment to tailor care based on patient needs and responses.

• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care team members.

• Collaborate with other nursing staff and may serve as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.

• Maintain a safe care environment and ensure proper use of equipment and resources.

• Participate in professional development, maintaining required competencies.

• Precept new staff and learners as assigned.

• Identify opportunities for quality or operational improvement and participate in performance improvement activities.

• Perform other duties incidental to the role.

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What You Can Expect

• A fast-paced environment requiring strong multitasking and prioritization skills.

• Ongoing documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations.

• Working with pediatric patients with behavioral health needs.

• Collaboration with patients, families, physicians, APPs, and the broader care team.

• Providing education to patients and families consistent with the plan of care.

What We Will Provide

• Paid Orientation: 4–6 weeks based on experience

• Professional Development: Extensive learning opportunities through the Office of Continuing Education

• Clinical Ladder Advancement

• Tuition Assistance

• Relocation Grant

• Employee Referral Program

• Annual Performance Increases

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, pension plan, and more

What You Will Need

• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program

• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience required

Note: RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years.

Licensure & Certification

• Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing or compact RN license

• BLS certification required

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 6 months–1 year

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