Urgent Care RN: Clinical Leader & Mentor (Knightdale)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Urgent Care Knightdale is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will lead clinical activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, NC RN license, and BLS certification, with a commitment to nursing excellence and continuous learning in a supportive environment near Knightdale, NC.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program.
• Active North Carolina RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Meet DUHS Nursing Career Ladder requirements for Clinical Nurse Level III.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients and families, using 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 care standards and staff development.
• 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 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 DUHS Nursing Clinical Ladder Program.

Skills

Nursing theory & practice

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Infection prevention

Electronic documentation

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Duke Urgent Care Knightdale is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will lead clinical activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, NC RN license, and BLS certification, with a commitment to nursing excellence and continuous learning in a supportive environment near Knightdale, NC.