GEMS

Duke Raleigh Hospital, part of the Duke University Health System since 1998, is proud to offer a specialized training program geared toward new nurse graduates (Level - Clinical Nurse I):

Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding (GEMS)

This information-packed, hands-on internship program for the new nurse is paid and preceptor guided. The 8-12 week program features rotations and includes:

• Preceptor Orientation
• Rotation to each of the M/S Units (Medical/Oncology; Orthopaedic; General Surgical); a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit, 9-bed Neuro Step Down Unit
• Additional cross training within a 15-bed multipurpose ICU
• Occasionally the Emergency Department may be included in the rotation

GEMS participants will enjoy:

• Educational sessions with guest speakers
• The chance to give and receive support from fellow new nurses enrolled in the GEMS program
• A shift differential if working evenings, nights or weekends

Upon program completion, the new graduate will move into a "home" unit for more unit-specific orientation.

Requirements

To qualify for participation in the GEMS program, nurses must be:

• A new graduate RN
• Licensed in the state of North Carolina prior to orientation

Placement is based on current openings as well as area of interest.

Candidates may apply for Clinical Nurse I positions at www.dukenursing.org