Nurse Manager, Operations (NMO) - Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Nurse Manager Operations for the Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic in Durham, NC. This 1.0 FTE exempt role oversees patient care delivery 24/7, ensuring clinical standards, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a BSN, 3 years nursing experience, and NC RN licensure with a leadership certification plan within three months of hire. Relocation assistance may be provided per eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina is required; leadership certification within three months of hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise functions of assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis.
• Develop and implement clinical and operational plans for the department.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff to enhance patient care and professional growth.
• Coordinate staffing, budgets, and resources to support efficient unit operations.
• Ensure documentation and quality metrics are maintained and improved.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (strongly preferred)

Job description

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Nurse Manager, Operations (NMO) - Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic

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Requisition Number: 274262

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 4, 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.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized 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)

Duke University Health System-Duke Hospitalseeks to hire a Nurse Manager Operations for its Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic, 2F/2G, who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

The clinic is comprised of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Pulmonary, and Cardio-thoracic surgery between four different hallways. Hallway AB/Lung Transplant/CT Surgery consists of Pre & Post lung transplant, Cysitc Fibrosis, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hallway C/Pulomnary consists if Intestinal Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Asthma/Allergy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Sacoidosis. Hallway DE/Electrophysiology consists of Syncope, Devices, and Heart Arrhythmias. Hallway FG/Advanced Heart failure consists of Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, Same Day Access, and Cardiac-oncology.

Address:Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2F/2G, Durham,NC

• 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, exempt position

Job Summary:

• Manage and supervise functions of assigned patient care area on a 24hour basis; ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

Work Performed:

• Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans
• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative).
• Openly support and consistently communicate mission of the unit/department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
• Interface with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations. Ensure active use of the nursing process for patients from pre-admission/admission to discharge and beyond (based on the clinical setting). Serve as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization.
• Ensure a unit-based work force that is diverse and cognizant of the value diversity brings to the workplace.
• Assure coordination/participation of unit based staff on department and organization wide councils/committees. Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24 hour basis. Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical area and provides bedside care as needed. Assess/coach and evaluate staff level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of staff.
• Maintain required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes, ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Communicate requirements to staff, and hold staff accountable to established requirements.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve operational efficiency. Coordinate QC/PI activities with appropriate staff.
• Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
• Plan, schedule and organize work for group ensuring proper distribution and delegation of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space and facilities; overall accountability for the requisition, care and maintenance of unit inventory, equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate the activities of nursing staff with other hospital personnel; accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, clinical pathways are being carried out in a manner supportive of patient care and recovery. Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations to determine fiscal requirements of assigned unit(s), and prepare budgetary recommendations. Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determines the appropriateness of resource consumption, ...
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Experience

• Three years of nursing experience is required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BCLS certification required
• Nurses hired into leadership positions must obtain a leadership certification within three months of hire
• New nurse leaders who are ineligible to sit for an exam because they have not been working in a leadership role for the minimum amount of time required must complete their certification within three months of becoming eligible

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.

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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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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