Nurse Manager- Orthopaedics- Apex
Company: Duke Health
Location: Apex
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Integrated
Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110
primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of
Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. 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 registerednurses Quality of Life:
Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on
eligibility) Nurse Manager- Duke Orthopaedics Apex JOB LOCATION
Duke Health Orthopaedics Apex-1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC JOB
SUMMARY We are seeking a Nurse Manager for the Duke Orthopaedics of
Apex in Apex, NC to manage and coordinate patient care and
personnel needs in a DHIP clinic. This position is responsible for
the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of
ambulatory health care services, programs and activities. JOB
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage single specialty nursing
services for the musculoskeletal service line at Duke Orthopaedics
of Apex. Manage various personnel actions including, but not
limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions
and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of
clinical staff. Promote education for patients, patient families
and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as
a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.
Collaborate with nursing colleagues in ambulatory care to promote
optimal utilization of nursing resources among the various clinics.
Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of
equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assess
the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient
comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies
(OSHA, JCAHO, etc.). Collaborate with Health Center
Administrator/Nurse Manager in determining the fiscal requirements
of the specific clinic; submit budgetary recommendations, including
necessary nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary
for the provision of care. Cultivate exemplary customer service
throughout the organization; promote effective communication skills
to include, but not limited to problem solving, assertiveness, and
support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict
resolution. Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic
operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement. Develop,
document, implement and monitor written policies and procedures
reflective of the ambulatory health care site mission settlement
and objectives. Manage specific clinic in absence of Health Care
Administrator/Practice Manager; and be available on-call for
emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in nursing
is required. Master's degree in nursing strongly preferred. Three
years of nursing experience is required. Management experience
required supervising other nurses, orthopaedic or musculoskeletal
experience preferred. Must have current or compact RN licensure in
the state of North Carolina. BLS required Day Shift Work Schedule
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.
Keywords: Duke Health, Winston-Salem , Nurse Manager- Orthopaedics- Apex, Healthcare , Apex, North Carolina
