Clinical Nurse II- Nephrology

Clinical Nurse II - Duke Health Nephrology Engagement Center

Job Location:

4825 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking aCLINICAL NURSE IIinNephrology at the Duke Health Engagement Center to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.In this role, you will provide both direct and indirect patient care through clinical telephone triage, inbasket management, and coordination of prescription medication needs-including refills and prior authorizations. You will be part of a team committed to ensuring that patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate support across the continuum of care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Responsibilities

  
  
  
  
  • Conduct clinical telephone triage, utilizing professional nursing judgment to assess patient needs, prioritize care, and support appropriate disposition.
  • Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care using the nursing process in alignment with physician orders, policies, and evidencebased standards.
  • Manage and respond to inbasket clinical messages, coordinating followup care and communication with patients and providers.
  • Support medication management workflows including refill coordination and prescription prior authorization processing.
  • Delegate tasks and oversee the work of licensed and unlicensed team members as appropriate.
  • Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining required competencies and seeking opportunities to grow.
  • Serve as a preceptor, contributing to the development of peers, students, and new hires.
  • Participate in clinical and operational performance improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience, quality, and workflow efficiency.
  • Perform related duties essential to the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
  
  
  
  
  

  Why join the Duke Health Specialty Engagement Center?

  
  
  
  
  • A collaborative, supportive, and missiondriven environment
  • Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development
  • Innovative clinical workflows designed to enhance patient access and experience
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact for patients across Duke Health
  
  
  
  

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 seven years of their start date.
• You have a minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Job Hours:

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

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.