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https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

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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 + registerednurses
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Nurse Manager- Duke Orthopaedics Apex

JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Orthopaedics Apex-1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Nurse Manager for the Duke Orthopaedics of Apex in Apex, NC to manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs in a DHIP clinic. This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of ambulatory health care services, programs and activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage single specialty nursing services for the musculoskeletal service line at Duke Orthopaedics of Apex.
Manage various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of clinical staff.
Promote education for patients, patient families and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.
Collaborate with nursing colleagues in ambulatory care to promote optimal utilization of nursing resources among the various clinics.
Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance.
Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.).
Collaborate with Health Center Administrator/Nurse Manager in determining the fiscal requirements of the specific clinic; submit budgetary recommendations, including necessary nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.
Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout the organization; promote effective communication skills to include, but not limited to problem solving, assertiveness, and support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict resolution.
Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
Develop, document, implement and monitor written policies and procedures reflective of the ambulatory health care site mission settlement and objectives.
Manage specific clinic in absence of Health Care Administrator/Practice Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. Master’s degree in nursing strongly preferred.
Three years of nursing experience is required.
Management experience required supervising other nurses, orthopaedic or musculoskeletal experience preferred.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required

Day Shift Work Schedule

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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