Assistant Nurse Manager - Clinical Leadership and Nursing Operations -
Emergency Department
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 266605
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Date: Aug 21, 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.
About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North
Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four
hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic
services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and
heart and vascular services.
About Emergency Services
Emergency Services at Duke Regional Hospital is a 89-bed department caring
primarily for patients experiencing ischemic strokes, non-specific chest
pains, acute dyspnea, and other acute diagnoses. Emergency Services is
comprised of three units: the Emergency Department, Behavioral Health
Emergency Department, and Clinical Decision Unit. As part of the team, you'll
have the opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for certifications
and education, such as trauma nurse core or emergency nurse pediatric courses.
Emergency Services recently implemented, and continues to refine, an improved
intake process designed to improve patient flow and care. Emergency Services
offers self-scheduling in eight-week blocks to help team members find balance
between their professional and personal schedules. Apply today and see where a
career with Emergency Services can take you.
Work Hours & Shifts:
Full-Time - 40 hours per week
Shift is nights
Call requirement for back-up on another shift
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting the nurse manager with leadership, staffing, patient flow,
quality, and daily unit operations.
Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in
accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing
Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
The position will provide local level leadership in the areas of
administration, education, informatics and quality.
Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of
care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of
specific populations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the
delivery of patient care.
Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees,
research projects and other health-related projects.
Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use,
care and control of material resources.
Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and
collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection
and feedback on performance.
Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care
through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of
senior nursing students.
Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or
regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality
of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
Conduct performance reviews.
Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to,
hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and
other related activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
CNIV Pathways
Leadership/Regulatory: Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to
practice standards and regulatory standards. Collaborate with unit/clinic
leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues. Influence recruitment and
development of staff.
Education: Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with
subject matter experts. Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices
and adult education. Assess educational needs of staff. Partners with clinical
nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational
needs.
Informatics: Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or
changes to technology. Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency
concerns with staff. Provide training and technology education support on the
unit. Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the
unit.
Quality/Research/Innovation: Collaborate with subject matter experts to
analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient
safety. Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and
best practices. Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new
methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required;
Experience: Minimum of three years of nursing experience required
Emergency Department experience required
Applicants must meet all requirements set forth by the DUHS Career Ladder
Program for level IV.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina required.
BLS certification required.
Crisis Prevention Institute Training must be obtained within three months
of hire.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
BLS certification required.
Crisis Prevention Institute Training must be obtained within three months
of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and
Unlicensed staff.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and
their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,
healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan
of care
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,
interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer
and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission
(TJC) and other regulatory requirements
Distinguishing Characteristics
Provide leadership at a CSU, departmental, institutional, community or
regional/national level. Lead change by constantly seeking creative
solutions to improve quality and efficiency in the delivery of patient
care.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and
level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of
the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position.
Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.
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.
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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.
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