Clinical Nurse II-Duke Perinatal of Durham

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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Clinical Nurse II-Duke Perinatal of Durham

Job Location:

Duke Perinatal Clinic of Durham at 2608 Erwin Road in Durham, NC.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Perinatal Clinic of Durham. Nurses in this role have the ability to float between different roles each week, which allows learning opportunities and variety. Professional development can be achieved through the clinical ladder program and participation in clinic committees and initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 and practice manager.
• Perform assessments and practice orientation for initial newly pregnant patients
• Perform telephone triage
• Provide patient education on expectations after delivery using Baby Friendly Education Material
• Act as the “charge” nurse or resource nurse as needed (responsible for patient education, walk-in assessments, blood pressure and wound checks, scheduling procedures, etc)
• 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.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• 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 via clinic committees.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• 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 five years of their start date.

Job Hours:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. 

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.