Registered Nurse (CNIII) - South Durham Primary Care

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Primary Care South Durham seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the on-site team. The clinic serves diverse patient populations with pediatric to adult care, offering comprehensive services in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement within the DUHS framework. Hourly schedule is 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with nursing mentorship and patient education responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from BSN required.
• Current RN license in NC or compact license.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in clinical nurse Level III per DUHS Nursing ladder.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients and families using evidence-based practice.
• Act as clinical leader, mentor, and resource for staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and safety.
• Lead or participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support professional growth of team members through mentoring and precepting.

Skills

Advanced nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication

Independent with team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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Registered Nurse (CNIII) - South Durham Primary Care

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273403

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27713

Date: Aug 12, 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 Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central 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)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Duke Primary Care South Durham

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Duke Primary Care South Durham is a dynamic clinic providing expert care for patients of all ages. With a skilled team of 20 providers, the clinic serves 175 to 300 patients daily, offering comprehensive services from pediatric check-ups and immunizations to adult wellness exams, chronic illness management, and women’s health care. Known for personalized attention and high-quality care, the clinic is a trusted choice for families seeking exceptional medical services in a welcoming environment.

Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Nurse III , you'll deliver advanced, patient-centered care while serving as a clinical leader, mentor, and advocate for excellence within your unit. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence patient care outcomes, support the development of fellow nurses, and contribute to initiatives that advance nursing practice across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Provide expert nursing care to patients and their families, utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader, helping to identify patient care needs and contributing to the development of care standards, patient education, and staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality, safety, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Lead or participate in unit-based quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical practice initiatives that drive measurable improvements in care delivery.
• Support the professional growth of team members through mentoring, coaching, precepting, and role modeling professional nursing practice.
• Participate in shared governance, department committees, educational programs, research activities, and other initiatives that advance nursing excellence and patient outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration while supporting organizational and departmental goals.
• Provide guidance on the effective use, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical equipment, supplies, and resources to support high-quality patient care.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes while assisting with the implementation of best practices.
• Maintain a safe care environment by recognizing potential risks, supporting compliance initiatives, and championing patient safety efforts.
• Practice within the scope of the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the standards established by the DUHS Nursing Clinical Ladder Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

We're looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about patient care, committed to professional excellence, and eager to help shape the future of nursing practice within the organization.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is required.

Exception: Registered Nurses hired between July 1, 2014, and April 11, 2021, without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within seven years of hire. Registered Nurses hired before July 1, 2014, are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

• Candidates must meet all requirements established by the DUHS Nursing Career Ladder Program for Clinical Nurse Level III.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and patient care standards.
• Strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed healthcare personnel.
• Expertise in applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of acutely and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, physicians, leadership, and colleagues.
• Commitment to patient and family education that supports informed care decisions and positive outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of routine and specialized patient care procedures and treatments.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, and clinical care activities.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing.

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.

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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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