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Clinical Service Nurse - Transplant Infectious Diseases Nurse Coordinator and Tr
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About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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 Hospital is seeking a dedicated
Outpatient Clinical Nurse
to serve as a
Clinical Coordinator and Nurse Triage Specialist
for the
Transplant Infectious Diseases Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (TID OPAT)
program. This role supports safe, coordinated, and high-quality outpatient antimicrobial care for complex immunocompromised patients.
Department Profile The
Transplant Infectious Diseases
subsection within the Division of Infectious Diseases specializes in caring for immunocompromised patients with highly complex infections-including individuals with solid organ transplants, hematopoietic cell transplants, hematologic malignancies, recipients of cellular therapies, and ventricular assist and other advanced cardiac support devices.
The newly established
TID OPAT program
enhances the care of patients requiring outpatient intravenous antibiotics or high-risk oral antimicrobials, providing structured monitoring and seamless care transitions.
Job Location Duke University Hospital - Duke University Hospital - Duke Clinic (Clinic 2B/2C), 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Department Highlights
16 Transplant Infectious Diseases Faculty Physicians
4 Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers
1 Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration (cardiology, hepatology, pulmonology, heme-oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, abdominal surgery, and more)
Work Schedule Outpatient, On-site
Full time: (35-40 hours/week), Monday to Friday
No weekends or holidays
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the OPAT team (PharmD, Medical Director, Transplant ID providers, administrative staff) to ensure safe and coordinated care for patients receiving IV antibiotics.
Monitor, analyze, and document weekly therapeutic drug levels, safety labs, and inflammatory markers; elevate abnormal results to the PharmD or providers as needed.
Provide telephone triage support to determine the need for urgent or emergent evaluation (e.g., vascular access device education, assess vascular access device malfunction, infection progression, adverse drug reactions, acute kidney injury).
Manage incoming calls and faxes from the dedicated OPAT phone line to address patient needs promptly.
Coordinate care among ID providers, home health agencies, and infusion partners to ensure seamless transitions and prevent avoidable ED visits and hospital readmissions.
Triage urgent inpatient and outpatient referrals to Transplant Infectious Diseases.
What you can expect
A dynamic role involving patient communication, clinical decision-making, documentation, troubleshooting, and interprofessional care coordination.
Opportunities to contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement.
Longitudinal relationships with patients, multidisciplinary teams, physicians, administrators, and leadership across Duke Health.
What we'll provide
Comprehensive onboarding and training
Professional development opportunities through Duke's Office of Continuing Education
Clinical Ladder Advancement
Tuition Assistance & Nurse Loan Forgiveness
Relocation Grant
Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance-based increases
Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, and more
Required Qualifications at this Level Experience
Minimum
12 months
of clinical nursing experience
Prior experience with immunocompromised patients preferred
Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Graduation from an accredited
BSN ,
ADN , or
Nursing Diploma
program
Nurses without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years and complete it within 7 years of hire
Nurses with a compact license must obtain
NC licensure
within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in the nursing process and professional nursing practice
Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and address family concerns
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and remain organized
Competency in documentation and use of electronic health records
Working knowledge of infection control principles and safety protocols
Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple disciplines
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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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About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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 Hospital is seeking a dedicated
Outpatient Clinical Nurse
to serve as a
Clinical Coordinator and Nurse Triage Specialist
for the
Transplant Infectious Diseases Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (TID OPAT)
program. This role supports safe, coordinated, and high-quality outpatient antimicrobial care for complex immunocompromised patients.
Department Profile The
Transplant Infectious Diseases
subsection within the Division of Infectious Diseases specializes in caring for immunocompromised patients with highly complex infections-including individuals with solid organ transplants, hematopoietic cell transplants, hematologic malignancies, recipients of cellular therapies, and ventricular assist and other advanced cardiac support devices.
The newly established
TID OPAT program
enhances the care of patients requiring outpatient intravenous antibiotics or high-risk oral antimicrobials, providing structured monitoring and seamless care transitions.
Job Location Duke University Hospital - Duke University Hospital - Duke Clinic (Clinic 2B/2C), 40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC
Department Highlights
16 Transplant Infectious Diseases Faculty Physicians
4 Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers
1 Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration (cardiology, hepatology, pulmonology, heme-oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, abdominal surgery, and more)
Work Schedule Outpatient, On-site
Full time: (35-40 hours/week), Monday to Friday
No weekends or holidays
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the OPAT team (PharmD, Medical Director, Transplant ID providers, administrative staff) to ensure safe and coordinated care for patients receiving IV antibiotics.
Monitor, analyze, and document weekly therapeutic drug levels, safety labs, and inflammatory markers; elevate abnormal results to the PharmD or providers as needed.
Provide telephone triage support to determine the need for urgent or emergent evaluation (e.g., vascular access device education, assess vascular access device malfunction, infection progression, adverse drug reactions, acute kidney injury).
Manage incoming calls and faxes from the dedicated OPAT phone line to address patient needs promptly.
Coordinate care among ID providers, home health agencies, and infusion partners to ensure seamless transitions and prevent avoidable ED visits and hospital readmissions.
Triage urgent inpatient and outpatient referrals to Transplant Infectious Diseases.
What you can expect
A dynamic role involving patient communication, clinical decision-making, documentation, troubleshooting, and interprofessional care coordination.
Opportunities to contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement.
Longitudinal relationships with patients, multidisciplinary teams, physicians, administrators, and leadership across Duke Health.
What we'll provide
Comprehensive onboarding and training
Professional development opportunities through Duke's Office of Continuing Education
Clinical Ladder Advancement
Tuition Assistance & Nurse Loan Forgiveness
Relocation Grant
Nursing Specialty Certification Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance-based increases
Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, and more
Required Qualifications at this Level Experience
Minimum
12 months
of clinical nursing experience
Prior experience with immunocompromised patients preferred
Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Graduation from an accredited
BSN ,
ADN , or
Nursing Diploma
program
Nurses without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years and complete it within 7 years of hire
Nurses with a compact license must obtain
NC licensure
within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in the nursing process and professional nursing practice
Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and address family concerns
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and remain organized
Competency in documentation and use of electronic health records
Working knowledge of infection control principles and safety protocols
Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple disciplines
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
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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