Clinical Nurse II-Orthopaedics

Duke Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health’s Orthopaedics Raleigh Clinic in Raleigh, NC seeks a Clinical Nurse II to join the healthcare team providing direct and indirect patient care.

The role requires NC RN licensure, a BSN/ADN or nursing diploma, and BLS. The schedule features five shifts per week, with no weekends or holidays, contributing to Duke Health’s mission of compassionate care across North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current NC RN license; if licensed in another compact state, NC licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care using the nursing process as per physician orders and policies.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit.
• Monitor environment and equipment; take corrective action to maintain care resources.
• Support professional development and seek education opportunities.
• Act as preceptor to support staff and learners.
• Participate in performance improvement opportunities and activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

RN licensure NC

Compassionate care

Education

BSN or ADN or Nursing Diploma

Job description

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Date: Jul 18, 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II - Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh

Job Location:

3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking aClinical Nurse IIin ourDuke Orthopaedics Raleigh Cliniclocated inRaleigh, NCto be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to 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 act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.


• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.


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


• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.


• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.


• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are expected 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.


• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.If candidate has another compact state RN license, NC state licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire


• BLS required.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is 5 day shifts, per week to be scheduled Monday-Friday with no weekends or holidays.

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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.

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