Registered Nurse

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites you to join Duke Student Health as a Registered Nurse. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care, travel medicine support, immunization services, and allergy desensitization while helping students navigate their health journey.

Working in a collaborative, student-centered setting, you’ll triage concerns, educate students, and coordinate with campus resources to promote wellness and academic success.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN/ADN program with North Carolina RN licensure.
• Nurses without a BSN must enroll in an approved BSN program within two years of hire and complete the degree within five years.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience; college health or ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and address student health concerns in person or over the phone.
• Coordinate appointments based on acuity and healthcare needs.
• Document assessments and care in the electronic medical record.
• Provide travel health education and immunization services.
• Administer vaccines per standing orders and protocols.
• Mentor nursing staff and support infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Collaborate with clinicians and health team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Ambulatory nursing

EMR documentation

Education

BSN or ADN degree

North Carolina RN licensure

BSN enrollment within 2 years

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we believe that exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We celebrate individuality, encourage innovation, and value the unique experiences each team member brings to our community.

As a Registered Nurse with Duke Student Health, you will play a critical role in supporting the health, well-being, and academic success of Duke students. Working within a collaborative, student-centered environment, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care, health education, travel medicine support, immunization compliance services, and allergy desensitization care while helping students navigate their healthcare journey.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful relationship building in a dynamic university health setting.

Be Bold.

What You'll Do

Deliver Compassionate Triage & Student Care

• Assess, prioritize, and address student health concerns through in-person and telephone encounters.
• Utilize clinical judgment to determine patient needs and appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate appointments based on acuity and healthcare needs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Provide health education and empower students to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Connect students with campus and community resources, including wellness and specialty services.
• Collaborate with clinicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Support International Travel Health Programs

• Provide nursing care and consultation services for students, faculty, and university-sponsored travel groups.
• Assess travel itineraries to determine vaccination and preventive healthcare needs.
• Recommend and administer travel-related vaccines according to established protocols.
• Educate travelers regarding destination-specific health risks and preventive measures, including:
• Traveler's diarrhea prevention and treatment
• Altitude sickness awareness
• HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
• Travel safety best practices
• Document care and consultations within the electronic medical record.

Promote Campus Health Through Immunization Compliance

• Partner with Student Health colleagues to review and process incoming student immunization records and tuberculosis screening documentation.
• Communicate compliance requirements and next steps to students.
• Administer vaccines according to standing orders and clinical protocols.
• Monitor and document vaccine administration and adverse reactions.
• Support university public health initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts.

Provide Allergy Desensitization Services

• Deliver allergy immunotherapy care in partnership with students' home allergists.
• Review and interpret treatment orders and protocols.
• Coordinate communication with external providers when clarification or treatment modifications are needed.
• Administer allergy injections and adjust dosing according to physician instructions and patient responses.
• Monitor patients for reactions and ensure safe treatment delivery.

Support Clinical Excellence & Team Development

• Assist with onboarding and mentoring nursing staff.
• Promote effective utilization of clinical resources and equipment.
• Support infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Participate in competency development, continuing education, and departmental training initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Contribute Beyond the Role

• Participate in projects, initiatives, and departmental activities that advance the mission of Duke Student Health and Duke University.
• Support evolving organizational priorities and student health needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program,
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, or
• Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure.
• Nurses without a BSN (or higher nursing degree) must enroll in an approved BSN program within two years of hire and complete the degree within five years of hire.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in college health, student health, ambulatory care, or outpatient settings preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience utilizing Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational effectiveness
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Compassionate, student-focused approach to care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Enthusiasm for supporting student success and wellness

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to move medical equipment, vaccine supplies, and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ambulatory healthcare environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a community committed to excellence, innovation, inclusion, and service.

As part of Duke Student Health, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Support the health and well-being of a diverse student population.
• Collaborate with highly skilled healthcare professionals.
• Expand your expertise in college health, travel medicine, immunization management, and ambulatory nursing.
• Grow professionally through continuing education and development opportunities.
• Contribute to a culture that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork, and excellence.

When you join Duke, you join a mission-driven community that empowers people to learn, grow, and thrive.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to student wellness to Duke Student Health.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $29.34 to USD $43.01. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: 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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.