Pediatric Med/Surg Nursing Leader

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System's Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit leadership role seeks an experienced nurse manager to direct patient care operations, staff development, and quality initiatives in a 24/7 environment in Durham. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nursing, NC RN licensure (or compact), BCLS, and at least three years of nursing experience; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.

You will partner with medical directors and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Integrate nursing and unit priorities into daily operations while driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering collaboration across disciplines to achieve optimal patient and family outcomes.
• Support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation, collaboration, and the use of current clinical and administrative best practices.
• Advocate for patients, families, and staff while fostering communication, engagement, accountability, and positive organizational change.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate patient care operations on a 24-hour basis while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Lead staff development, coaching, performance management, professional growth, and mentorship initiatives that support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Oversee quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, operational efficiency, and resource management activities.
• Direct workforce planning, budgeting, staffing, equipment and supply oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support effective unit operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Duke University Health System's Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit leadership role seeks an experienced nurse manager to direct patient care operations, staff development, and quality initiatives in a 24/7 environment in Durham. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nursing, NC RN licensure (or compact), BCLS, and at least three years of nursing experience; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.

You will partner with medical directors and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality,