Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology CDU Triage
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 274640
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Raleigh, NC, US, 27609
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTIC
Date: Sep 8, 2026
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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.
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Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology of Raleigh
Job Location:
Cardiology of Raleigh 3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II atDuke Cardiology of Raleigh ,
located in Raleigh, NC to serve as a triage nurse and as an integral
member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to
patients.
JOB DUTIES:
Manage nurse line for telephone triage with patients, document encounter,
follow protocols established by clinic leadership and inform provider as
indicated. Monitor and address all triage related in basket tasks
including Mychart patient advice, cardiac clearance forms and collaborate
with other internal and external patient's care team members.
Evaluate/Assess/Educate patient prior to procedures. Alert MD for
necessary modifications prior to Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Primary nurse in cardiac diagnostic testing (CDU). Start IV's prior to
procedures – calculate dose, prepare & titrate infusion & monitor patient.
Administer Dobutamine, Definity and saline according to orders. Monitor
patients during Nuclear Stress testing and echos as needed.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by
established protocols following the six rights of medication
administration.
Assist with IV Lasix therapy as needed.
Handle prescription refills according to protocols.
Managing and performing PT/INR's and providing Warfarin education.
Maintains department logs, educational materials and reports as required
for accreditation and JCAHO (medications, equipment, crash cart).
Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and
other clinical information as indicated based on patients assessment and
clinic staffing needs.
Backup coverage for procedure triage & scheduling as needed.
Clinical resource for all Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Participates in performance improvement projects and/or acts as a liaison
in various Clinic related projects.
Assist in training new staff for cross-coverage & educational purposes.
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.
BLS required.
Cardiology experience preferred
Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
Experience in Triage preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 250 lbs.
Must be able to carry 25 lbs.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
Job Hours: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday,
with no weekends or holidays.
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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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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