Clinical Nurse II-Pediatrics- Nephrology Triage

Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durham, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for their pediatrics/nephrology clinic. The role involves providing triage support, conducting patient assessments, and performing procedural tasks. Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs with current RN licensure in North Carolina and a minimum of twelve months of pediatric nursing experience. This position offers the opportunity to take charge of shifts and provide leadership in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• Twelve months of pediatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse triage support for children’s specialty providers.
• Complete procedural tasks in clinic, including vital signs and medication review.
• Act as charge nurse once oriented to the role.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Electronic health record documentation

Leadership in nursing

Education

BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina

BLS certification

Job description

Clinical Nurse II - Pediatrics/Nephrology Triage

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27703

Job Requisition Number: 267784

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Date: Apr 14, 2026

Duke Health is committed to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their families, and the community. Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics across North Carolina.

Clinical Nurse II - Duke Children’s at Creekstone

Location: 4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse II for our Duke Children’s Specialty Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nurse triage support for a selected group of Children’s Specialty providers. Assess patient needs via phone or inbasket, assess medications, and submit prescription refills to pharmacy based on standing orders. Initiate and follow up on prior authorization submissions to insurance. Facilitate peer-to-peer reviews as needed. Document in electronic health record.
• Complete procedural tasks in clinic as needed, including: collecting patient vital signs, medication review, administering vaccinations and insulin injections per protocols and provider orders, ambulatory BP monitoring, specimen collection and labeling, assisting with clinic procedures, providing patient/family education, and billing for nursing procedures.
• Document medications, vaccines, and assessments in the electronic health record.
• Monitor and initiate corrective actions to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Once oriented to the role, act as charge nurse on a shift-by-shift basis, including providing unit leadership, triaging patient phone calls/EHR messages, interpreting, responding, routing, and documenting appropriately.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or a 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.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• Twelve months of pediatric experience is required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment opportunity without regard to 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 a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of the community have a responsibility to uphold these values and ensure a secure, welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are respected.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain positions at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodation information will be provided by the hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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