Registered Nurse - Duke Outpatient Clinic

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. We provide services for adults 18+, including chronic conditions; same-day appointments for acute care. Address: Duke Health North Durham, 4220 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704.

On-site position with opportunities for professional development and teamwork. Minimum qualifications include RN licensure in NC, BSN or ADN, BLS, and commitment to high-quality patient care in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Nurses with a BSN should be enrolled in BSN program within two years and finish within seven years.
• Must obtain North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of start date if licensed via compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and families.
• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings under physician orders.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Collect and analyze patient data to inform care plans and actions.
• Teach patients and families as per the nursing plan of care.
• Assist other nursing staff and lead teams as needed.
• Maintain environment of care, equipment, and resources.

Skills

Communication

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma program

Tools

EMR / nursing documentation system

Job description

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Registered Nurse - Duke Outpatient Clinic

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 275086

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 21, 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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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)

Duke Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Summary:

We provide services for adults ages 18 and over, including ongoing care for chronic conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Same-day appointments are available for patients who are in need of acute care. We address most urgent care concerns.

Address:

Duke Health North Durham
4220 N Roxboro St, 27704
Second floor

Job Duties:

• Assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
• Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
• Teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and serve as a team leader.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Participate in the identification of clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities.
• Participate in clinic or entity level performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years of their start date
• Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date.
• BLS required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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

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

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