Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

Duke Careers

. Plan and provide professional nursing care according to medical and nursing plans of care, policies, procedures, physician orders, and the RN scope defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing care planning, patient assessment, and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with North Carolina nursing regulations. Capable of leading teams, mentoring staff, and identifying performance improvement opportunities in a healthcare setting.

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Registered Nurse LicensureClinical ExperienceBLS CertificationPatient AssessmentNursing Process Application

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Hard Skills

Patient Care PlanningClinical DocumentationInfection Control ProceduresAcute Patient AssessmentChronic Patient Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipDelegationMentoringProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsHealthcare Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationRN Licensure in North Carolina

Industry Keywords

Nursing Scope of PracticePatient CarePerformance ImprovementHealthcare RegulationsPhysical Capacity Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and provide professional nursing care according to medical and nursing plans of care, policies, procedures, physician orders, and the RN scope defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Use nursing judgment to individualize patient care plans based on assessments and responses to care
Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers
Assist nursing personnel and act as team leader or charge nurse when assigned
Monitor and take corrective action to maintain the care environment, equipment, and material resources
Maintain required competencies and pursue professional development and educational offerings
Act as preceptor and support staff and learner development
Identify clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and participate in improvement activities
Document assessments, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and patient status
Provide care for infants, children, and adults with minor injuries and illnesses at Duke Urgent Care Brier Creek

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited BSN program
Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required
Registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience required
Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina required
BLS required
Knowledge of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff scopes
Knowledge and application of the nursing process
Ability to assess acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare teams, physicians, administrators, and leadership
Competency in BLS and/or specialized life support requirements designated by the work area
Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software programs
Working knowledge of treatments, infection control procedures, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Commitment to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging
Reasonable accommodation information provided for qualified requests