CLINICAL NURSE II
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 273035
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Mooresville, NC, US, 28117
Personnel Area: DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN
Date: Aug 28, 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 Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in
Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at
123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including
24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and
surgical specialties.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
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 + registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Night Shift
Job Description
Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in
accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope
of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Work Performed
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing
the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and
established policies and procedures.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the care plan based on
assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and
unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as
team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as
assigned.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care
including equipment and material resources.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required
competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate
assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the
development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the
identification of clinical or operational performance improvement
opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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 teams, 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 computers and learn new software programs
Able 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 Pre-employment Physical Capacity
Testing Required
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program, Associate's
Degree in Nursing, or a Nursing Diploma program.
Experience
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
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.
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