Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) TMS Therapy

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, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, 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 consistentlyrecognized 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) Position Overview Join the dynamic TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) department, where we provide FDA-cleared treatments for a range of conditions, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, migraines, smoking cessation, and cortical mapping. In this role, you will play a key part in administering these innovative treatments, ensuring both patient comfort and treatment accuracy. Key responsibilities include positioning TMS equipment for each session, monitoring the treatment process, and troubleshooting any issues with patient comfort or system setup. You will also be responsible for entering and updating patient appointment details, and collaborating with a team of certified TMS physicians to ensure optimal care. Additionally, you will provide patients with information about enrolling in the TMS program, helping guide them through the process with empathy and professionalism. What is TMS? How does TMS Work? MagVenture TMS Therapy Video Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm No weekends, evenings or holidays General Description of this Role Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders 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. Duties and Responsibilities of this Role * Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, by physician orders and established 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 promptly. * Participate in 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 operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities. * Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Minimum Qualifications Education * Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. * Registered Nurses who do not have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date, and to complete that program within five years of their start date in this role. * 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 five 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 * One year of RN experience is required for Level II Registered Nurses * Experience working in mental health or medicine (preferred) * Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression (preferred) * Prior experience using TMS equipment (preferred) * Ability to successfully obtain TMS Certification (training and certification provided during the initial period of employment) - Duke will cover expenses for this but may require weekend availability for a one-time two-day class Degrees, Licensures, Certifications * Must have current NCBON RN licensure or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. * BLS required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA * 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 * 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 * Able 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 JCAHO and other regulatory requirements * Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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