Population Health Nurse- Pediatrics

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Population Health Nurse - Pediatrics at Duke Children's of Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on disease management, care coordination, and improving transitions in care for pediatric patients within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, has at least 3 years of pediatric nursing experience, and maintains current NC RN licensure. This position supports Duke Health’s mission with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 3 years nursing experience in pediatric setting.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage complex pediatric patient populations.
• Perform disease management, assessment of disease states and utilization, and care plan development.
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate levels of care and facilitate transitions in care.
• Provide health and wellness education and coaching for pediatric patients and families.
• Engage in activities to improve transitions in care for patients, families, physicians, and community.

Skills

Direct patient care

Pediatrics

Education

BSN

Job description

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Date: Oct 20, 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.

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)

Population Health Nurse- Pediatrics

Job Location:

Duke Children's of Brier Creek 10211 Alm St, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

The Population Health Nurse is responsible and accountable for clinical expertise for specific complex patient populations. This role will perform disease management, assessment of disease states and utilization, care plan development and facilitation, referral to appropriate levels of care, etc. The Population Health Nurse functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring excellence in patient care, in an effort to achieve optimal clinical outcomes through a seamless model of access and care. Focus on improving transitions in care for patients, physicians, family and community.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with provider champion to identify and support patients identified for STAR (Special Therapies and Resources) program. Manages registry of patients, creates care coordination summary, provides care management, and monitors patients for care needs.


• Provide Health & Wellness education and coaching for patients with BMI greater than or equal to 85%ile for their age. Performs work and bills incident to the PCP.


• Provide asthma education for patients. Performs work and bills incident to the PCP.


• Completes Car Seat Checks for patients and families.


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

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• BSN


• 3 years nursing experience in pediatric setting


• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina

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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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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