Nurse Manager Operations (NMO) - Radiation Oncology
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 272100
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Raleigh, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS
Date: Sep 5, 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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North
Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health
hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer,
cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing
care.
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)
Duke University Health Systems seeks to hire a Nurse Manager, Operations
(NMO) who embraces our mission of Advancing Health Together
As we continue to grow and expand our services, we are seeking a highly
motivated and experienced Nurse Manager to join our team. This position
oversees day-to-day operations and nursing care services for our Radiation
Oncology Clinic at Duke Cancer Center Raleigh, located at 3404 Wake Forest Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27609.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and
operational plans
Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages
staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is
collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in
professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly support and
consistently communicate mission of the unit/department and the
organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to
communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate
to ensure optimal patient care.
Interface with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent
with their expectations. Ensure active use of the nursing process for
patients from pre-admission/admission to discharge and beyond (based on
the clinical setting). Serve as a professional role model and mentor to
staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues
through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate
communication and transition that supports the mission of the
organization.
Ensure a unit-based workforce that is diverse and cognizant of the value
diversity brings to the workplace.
Assure coordination/participation of unit-based staff on department and
organization wide councils/committees. Manage, supervise and coordinate
delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24 hour
basis. Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and
established policies and procedures.
Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical area and provides
bedside care as needed. Assess/coach and evaluate staff level of practice.
Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to
expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of
staff.
Maintain required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative
purposes, ensures compliance with established hospital policies,
procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety,
environmental and infection control. Communicate requirements to staff and
hold staff accountable to established requirements. Coordinate the
development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures
designed to improve operational efficiency. Coordinate QC/PI activities
with appropriate staff.
Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring,
performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other
related activities.
Plan, schedule and organize work for groups ensuring proper distribution
and delegation of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel,
space and facilities, overall accountability for the requisition, care and
maintenance of unit inventory, equipment and supplies.
Coordinate the activities of nursing staff with other hospital personnel;
accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and
staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, and
clinical pathways are carried out in a manner supportive of patient care
and recovery. Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and
accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations to determine fiscal
requirements of assigned unit(s) and prepare budgetary recommendations.
Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determine
the appropriateness of resource consumption in the service. Develop action
plans in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure
budget and resource efficiency, and satisfaction with patient care
delivery.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
Master's degree in nursing is strongly preferred.
Experience:
Three years of nursing experience is required.
Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BCLS certification required.
Nurses hired into leadership positions must obtain a nursing leadership
certification within one year of hire.
New nurse leaders who are ineligible to sit for an exam because they have
not been working in a leadership role for the minimum amount of time
required must complete their certification within three months of becoming
eligible.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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 position. Employees may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented
in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or
veteran 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.
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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