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Clinical Nurse- Orthopaedics

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Apex
Jul 01, 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. Duke Health Integrated Practice https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. Clinical Nurse II- Duke Orthopaedics-Apex JOB LOCATION Duke Orthopaedics Apex 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC JOB SUMMARY We are seeking aCLINICAL NURSE IIin ourOrthopaedic Cliniclocated inApex, NCto be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care responsibilities- rooming/intake of patients, collecting medical histories and vitals, ensuring medications are current and all information is accurate. Preparation and drawing of injectable medications. Staple/Suture removal as needed. Clean exam rooms per practice protocol. Ensure used instruments are properly cleansed and sent for sterilization on same day of use. Collection and disposal of sharps/medications is JACHO compliant Monitor prescription phone line, respond to patient in-basket requests, forwarding to provider if needed. Maintain clinic inventory, ordering medications and supplies when needed. Serve as clinic team Joint Commission liaison, attending monthly meetings and conduct periodic clinic audits to ensure JACHO compliance. Coordinate scheduling of surgeries, posting surgeries, and scheduling pretest and post op appointments. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. Previous experience in orthopedics preferred. 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. 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.