NURSE MANAGER, OPERATIONS - PEDS TRANSPLANT & CELLULAR THERAPY

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Total rewards program

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, seeks a Nurse Manager, Operations for the Peds Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit. You will lead clinically and operationally, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and staff development with collaboration across disciplines.

The role requires 3+ years of nursing experience, NC RN licensure, and a master’s degree is preferred. On-site leadership, 24/7 coverage, and a comprehensive relocation/total rewards package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Current NC RN licensure and BCLS certification required.
• At least three years of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical and operational leader for the Pediatric unit, partnering with Duke Children’s leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Manage and supervise functions of the assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Participate in strategic and operational planning and advocate for staff and patients.
• Interface with patients and families, drive the nursing process from admission to discharge.
• Oversee staffing, budgets, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes.
• Oversee quality improvement, patient safety, and infection prevention initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

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NURSE MANAGER, OPERATIONS - PEDS TRANSPLANT & CELLULAR THERAPY

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 275454

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 29, 2026

What you can expect

The Peds Transplant & Cellular Therapy (DCT 4A) is comprised of 17 beds and serves a blended patient population of pediatric transplant, cell therapy and general pediatric oncology, with an emphasis on high-risk oncology. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. The DCT4A team cares for oncology and sickle cell patients, as well as patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.

Schedule:

• Full Time: Monday - Friday, with off shift visibility and on call 24/7 including weekends to support the needs of the unit.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here .

How you will make an impact

• Serve as the clinical and operational leader for the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit, partnering with medical directors, Duke Children's leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Manage and supervise functions of the assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis, ensuring effective clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical area strategic and operational planning; support a professional practice model, communicate the unit and organization mission, and advocate for staff and patients.
• Interface with patients and families, ensure use of the nursing process from admission through discharge and beyond, and serve as a professional role model, mentor, and change agent.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate patient care delivery; ensure compliance with clinical standards and participation in department- and organization-wide councils and committees.
• Maintain clinical competency and provide bedside care as needed; assess, coach, and evaluate staff practice and foster continued clinical development.
• Oversee quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, operational efficiency, resource management activities, and policy improvements.
• Oversee personnel actions, staffing, budgets, documentation, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient and family outcomes.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience is required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in the State of North Carolina is required.
• BCLS certification is required.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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