Clinical Nurse Leader - Labor and Delivery Unit

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Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 274089

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Sep 24, 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.

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 the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

$15,000.00 Commitment Bonus for Experienced RNs

* Relocation available for New and Experienced RNs up to $8,000

* Up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness

Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Birthing Center, Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together
.

The Duke Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital provides a personalized birth experience in a safe, comfortable, and family-centered environment. We deliver more than 4,000 babies annually and specialize in caring for women and infants with complex maternal health needs. Our Level IV maternal care facility includes a 10-bed OB ED, 20 labor beds, and 3 operating room suites. The unit offers 24/7 multidisciplinary coverage from Maternal Fetal Medicine providers, Obstetricians, Midwives, Neonatologists, and a dedicated Anesthesia team.

Team members are part of a highly collaborative, shared governance environment that combines advanced maternity care technology with a strong culture of compassion, respect, and family-centered care. Our experienced and close-knit team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and creating a positive birth experience for every patient and family we serve.

• Full-time
• Day shift
• Two 12-hour clinical shifts and two 8-hour office-hour shifts per week
• Schedule subject to change based on departmental needs

• Plan and provide advanced and specialized nursing care in accordance with the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate in the development of standards of care, patient and family education, and staff development initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Lead educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and utilization of equipment and material resources to enhance patient care.
• Guide the professional growth of nurses and healthcare team members through coaching, mentoring, role modeling, and precepting.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, and other personnel actions.
• Lead unit, departmental, organizational, and community initiatives focused on improving quality, safety, and patient experience.

Leadership & Regulatory

• Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Collaborate with unit leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts.

Education

• Plan and lead educational sessions for staff.
• Assess…