Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary & Speciality Procedures 4/10s

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pulmonary & Specialty Clinic in Durham, NC. This on-site role focuses on pulmonary procedures in a procedural unit and collaborates with pain medicine, gastroenterology, and podiatry services.

4-10 hour shifts, Mon-Fri, with no nights or weekends; some on-call may be required. A BSN or higher is required, with 12 months of clinical experience, and an active NC or compact license (license within 90 days if new to NC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN or higher) required.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience required.
• Active RN license (NC or compact) required; license within 90 days if relocating to NC.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
• 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 and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in clinical or operational performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Team leadership

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

NC nursing license (or compact)

BLS certification

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary & Speciality Procedures 4/10s

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 275444

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 29, 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 University Hospital - Pulmonary & Specialty Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse who embraces Advancing Health Together

Department Summary:

Clinic 2P, Pulmonary and Specialty Services Clinic, is a procedural unit primarily focused on pulmonary procedures. It also caters to other specialties, including pain medicine, gastroenterology, and podiatry services.

• Mon-Fri - 4-10 hour shifts, no nights or weekends. There may be some on call responsibilites.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
• 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.
• Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Experience:

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

• Expereince in ICU, Med-Surg., PACU, preop is preferred. IV experince preferred.

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 sevenyears 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
• Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools Ability to use fine motor skills.
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization.
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status.
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
• Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to remain focused and organized.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level:

• N/A

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.

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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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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