Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
Plan and provide professional nursing care and education to pediatric patients and families in accordance with physician orders. Supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers while maintaining the environment of care and equipment.
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Levels 2/3 of the Children’s Health Center at Duke University Hospital is comprised of pediatric outpatient clinics. The Duke Children's Health Center specialty clinics serve outpatient ambulatory pediatric patients and families with a variety of healthcare needs. This nurse may also work at the Lenox Baker Children's Hospital. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to varying patient scenarios and high visit volumes are crucial to this role.
Up to $8,000. Relocation is offered to employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital.
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How you will make an impact
Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Provide nursing services and education to pediatric patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Delegate and supervise the activities of licensed and unlicensed care providers and serve as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.
Monitor and maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources, and initiate corrective action when needed.
Participate in professional development, preceptorship, and performance improvement activities.
What you will need
Must have 1 year of nursing experience.
1 year of pediatric experience. IV and/or procedural experience preferred. Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of start date and complete it within five years of start date. Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse or current compact RN licensure to practice in North Carolina. BLS Certification 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. 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.
Requires at least one year of nursing experience and a valid North Carolina RN license or compact licensure. Must hold a nursing degree (ADN, BSN, or Diploma) and BLS certification, with a preference for pediatric and IV experience.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.