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Registered Nurse (RN) General Surgery

Duke University·Durham, North Carolina

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) General Surgery

How this role compares

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  • 556 similar openings in the Durham area · median $45,000

About the role

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with medical plans and established hospital policies. Delegate tasks to other care providers and participate in performance improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

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 Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

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)

Department Profile The General Surgery/Bariatric Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is comprised of a 28-bed Surgical Unit.

This unit provides care for general surgery, vascular, urology, colorectal, plastics, and bariatric patients.

Our team consistently works together to provide excellent patient care.

We value teamwork, excellence, safety, diversity and integrity in our practice.

Occ Summary 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.

Work Performed

Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders andestablished 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 available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.

Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.

Support the development of other staff and formal learners.

Participate in the identification of clinical or operationalperformance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registerednurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up Ability to use fine motor skills Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status Ability to use computer and learn new software programs Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking Ability to remain focused and organized Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Minimum Qualifications

Education Work requires graduation 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 encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven 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. Experience No experience required. All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire. CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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 essential job 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program and possess a current North Carolina RN license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and new hires must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program.

  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • BLS
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Patient education
  • Nursing process
  • Infection control
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vascular care
  • Surgical care
  • Bariatric care
  • Urology care
  • Colorectal care
  • Plastics care

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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