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Experienced RN - Mother Baby Unit - Duke Regional Hospital - PRN
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Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Date: Aug 5, 2026
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)
Occ Summary
Independently plan and provide professional nursi ng care for patients inaccordance with physician orders and established policies andprocedures. Provide nursing services to patients and familie s inaccordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.Nurses hired into this limited benefited classification will commit towork a minimum number of hours in a designated inpatient nursingdepartment. Compensation is a flat rate that is based on years of experience.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, supervise a nd document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing process for p atients in accordance with physicianorders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursingjudgment to individualize the plan o f care based on assessment of thepatient's baseline needs and response t o care.Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and actas team leader or charge nurse for a group of pa tients or an entire unitas assigned.Monitor and initiate corrective acti on to maintain the environment ofcare including equipment and material r esources.Participate in own professional development by maintaining requ iredcompetencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriateassi stance or educational offerings.Act as preceptor and support the develop ment of other staff and formallearners.Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performanceimprovement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.Perform other related duties incident al to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practic al nurse andunlicensed staffKnowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and proced ureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their familiesAbility to independently seek out resources and work c ollaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relati onshipsAbility to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and othersAbilit y to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursingplan of c areAbility to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and priorit izeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine motor skills Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesig nated by work areaAbility to record activities, document assessments, pl an of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status Ability to use computer and learn newsoftware programsAble to document and communicate pertinent information using computerand/or paper documen tation toolsAbility to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingAbility to re main focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsWork ing knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautionsWork ing knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission(TJC) an d other regulatory requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy relatedconditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.
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Education
Work requires gradua tion from anaccredited Associate's Degree inNursing or Nursing Diploma program.
Experience
2 years of appropriate clinical e xperience required
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Mus t have current or compact RN licensure in the state of NorthCarolina. B LS 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 onthe 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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
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