Duke
Registered Nurse Coordinator - Melanoma Cancer Center Durham, NC
Duke, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Registered Nurse Coordinator - Melanoma Cancer Center Durham, NC
Requisition Number: 264095
Work Arrangement: Regular
Location: Durham, NC 27710
Date: Jan 14, 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.
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
Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Occ Summary Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, and leadership
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Competent in BLS and other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and re-evaluations of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing required
Minimum Qualifications Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1 2014 and April 11 2021 without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Education, Experience, Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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.
Nearest Major Market Durham
Raleigh
Affirmative Action & Nondiscrimination Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at
hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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Work Arrangement: Regular
Location: Durham, NC 27710
Date: Jan 14, 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.
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
Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Occ Summary Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, and leadership
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Competent in BLS and other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and re-evaluations of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Pre‑employment Physical Capacity Testing required
Minimum Qualifications Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1 2014 and April 11 2021 without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Education, Experience, Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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.
Nearest Major Market Durham
Raleigh
Affirmative Action & Nondiscrimination Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at
hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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