CHILDREN'S MED/SURG NURSE MANAGER
Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
About the role
The Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit (Duke Central Tower 1A/2A) consists of two 17-bed units providing care for a diverse pediatric population requiring acute care and stepdown/intermediate-level services. Patients include those with general pediatric, medical, and surgical needs, as well as children requiring specialized care for solid organ transplants and chronic tracheostomy or ventilator dependence. The unit offers a dynamic clinical environment with varying patient acuity levels and frequent patient turnover. As part of future transitions, the majority of these patients will be consolidated on DCT 1A (17 beds), increasing the concentration of stepdown care patients.
Schedule
Full Time: Monday – Friday, with off-shift visibility and on-call responsibilities 24/7, including weekends, to support unit needs.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
- Comprehensive total rewards package supporting well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Serve as the clinical and operational leader for the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit, partnering with medical directors, Duke Children's leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Integrate nursing and unit priorities into daily operations while driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
- Support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation, collaboration, and the use of current clinical and administrative best practices.
- Advocate for patients, families, and staff while fostering communication, engagement, accountability, and positive organizational change.
- Manage, supervise, and coordinate patient care operations on a 24-hour basis, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Lead staff development, coaching, performance management, professional growth, and mentorship initiatives to support exceptional patient outcomes.
- Oversee quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, operational efficiency, and resource management activities.
- Direct workforce planning, budgeting, staffing, equipment and supply oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support effective unit operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required)
- Master's degree in Nursing (strongly preferred)
- Three years of nursing experience (required)
- Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina (required)
- BCLS certification (required)