Careers at Duke Homecare & Hospice
Duke Homecare & Hospice, offers hospice, home health and infusion services as well as serves as the home for the Duke Caregiver Support Program. Hospice team members work closely with a patient’s physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort their home or at our inpatient hospice facility located in Durham.
400
Roughly the total number of team members
110,093
Patients visited for home health and hospice care in fiscal year 2022
3,275,550
Miles driven by team members to care for patients in fiscal year 2022
12
Private patient rooms at Hock Family Pavilion, our inpatient hospice facility in Durham
What Makes Duke Homecare & Hospice Special
At Duke Homecare & Hospice, we support your calling to care. We provide avenues for connection for all team members through daily huddles, but through a 12+ week orientation program for clinical team members when they first begin a career with us.
Technology to Protect Caregivers
At Duke Health, we are invested in the safety of the team. That’s why remote Duke HomeCare & Hospice team members wear SoloProtect badge holders that allow them to quickly and discreetly reach out for help if they need it.
Caring for the Community
Duke Homecare & Hospice offers many events to help support caregivers in the Triangle community and beyond, including the annual Duke caregiver community event.
Growing your Nursing Career
At Duke Home Care & Hospice, there’s no BSN requirement for nurses. Nurses have access to sign-on bonuses, certification bonuses, as well as the Nursing Career Ladder—a formal program to advance your career through promotion.
Supporting New Graduate Nurses
New graduate nurses can apply for the Post-Acute Transitional Care @ Home (Patch) Program supporting new nurses in their first year of practice as they rotate through home health, hospice, home infusion, and care coordination service lines.
Life Across Duke HomeCare & Hospice
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Creating connections and growing a career: Ashley’s Story
In over a decade with us, Ashley’s passion for helping patients has expanded to assisting teams to care for patients. She and her team share a commitment to providing compassionate care – and to reaching their potential. Learn more -
Meet Robert: He finds joy in bringing patients new hope
Robert has always had a passion for providing care. Since joining us, he’s found a community of support here. The inviting environment allows Robert to grow alongside fellow team members who also love what they do. Learn more -
Professional growth meets a community of support: meet Niall
After moving to the area for opportunities here at Duke Health, Niall couldn’t be more excited for where his career journey is headed. In his time with us, he’s already found a support system on his team and made progress on his goals. Learn more -
Rhodora Garcia: Support for her career and life
The support Rhodora receives from her colleagues has not only allowed her to grow professionally, but has given her the space and support to focus on her family and personal healing at a time when she needed it most. Learn more -
Meet Patricia: She followed her passion and found community
Over a decade ago, Patricia was visiting from Kenya when she decided to follow her calling to care with us. She’s been so pleased with the welcoming environment and dedicated team that she plans to retire here. Learn more -
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Meet Todd: decades at Duke Health and happier than ever
After more than 30 years with us, Todd is still excited to contribute to bringing compassionate care to patients each day. But Todd isn’t ready to retire yet – not when his career brings so much joy to his life. Learn more -
Meet Onelia: Contributing to a culture of compassion
Nursing is more than a career for Onelia – it’s a passion and distinguished responsibility that helps her contribute to our compassionate culture of caring. Learn more -
Meet Donna: Finding a career that continues to inspire
Donna first joined Duke Health as a nurse 30 years ago. Since then, she’s found support to follow her passions—as a bedside nurse and now as a leader finding new ways to deliver patient care on the Digital Strategy and clinical teams here. Learn more -
Meet Saundra: She found a close-knit community at Duke
Saundra began part-time and explored different paths here before entering her current role in leadership. Years later, the same team members who supported her on this career journey stood by her side when personal tragedy struck. Learn more -
Meet Kayla: Chasing her dreams at Duke
When Kayla joined us, she wanted a career with opportunity to advance. Her team has been a guiding light in her growth so far – and as she plans to use our tuition assistance program to make her dream career a reality. Learn more -
Nurturing growth: Maxie’s story
In his more than 15-year career with Duke Health, Maxie says it is his leaders that pushed him and helped him grow professionally and personally. Mentorship, resources, and opportunities to dive deeper into management have helped him become the successful leader he is today. Learn more -
Meet Deanna: This is her journey back to Duke and into nursing
It’s never too late to pursue your passion. After working with us for more than a decade, Deanna followed her nursing dreams and raised her young children before rejoining us here – where she’s always felt she belongs. Learn more -
Meet Heather: She found the support to follow her career dreams at Duke
Living nearby her whole life, Heather always wanted to join the Duke Health team. To make those dreams a reality, she started in our nurse residency program. Once leaders saw her talent and potential, they helped Heather grow and advance her career. Learn more -
JD Wheeler: A unique approach to care
JD joined the team after a recommendation from his brother. He’s been impressed by how we approach care and consistently adapt care for patients. Learn more -
Meet Joelle: Contributing to life-changing care
As a member of the perioperative team, Joelle gets to be part of life-changing procedures that often aren’t being done anywhere else. Learn more -
Growing an imaging career at Duke: Oshane’s story
After joining us as a patient transporter, Oshane’s interaction with fellow Duke Health team members inspired him to pursue an imaging career. Oshane credits our culture of support with helping him attend school and advance in his career. Learn more -
Meet Jack: His family grew with the help of Duke Health’s infertility benefit
Jack and his wife used our infertility benefit to create a family of four, welcoming a daughter and a son. We’re proud to offer this benefit, because our commitment to compassionate, life-changing care isn’t just for patients, but team members, too! Learn more -
Fostering authenticity through an affinity group: Victoria’s story
As a member of our LGBTQ+ Alliance affinity group, Victoria feels supported in bringing her whole self to work—not just during Pride Month, but every month. Learn more -
How following her purpose led her to Duke Health: Sofia Avila Dubon’s story
Even in another country, Sofia couldn’t deny her calling to care. It led her to a health care career here, where she’s found a world of support. Now, she’s following her passion to advance health, a mission uniting all Duke Health team members. Learn more -
Advancing Health Together
We’re dedicated to excellence in education, research and patient care. Each day at Duke, we strive to innovate and build healthier communities. Learn more -
Benefits Designed for You
We support you both in work and in life with tools and programs that help you plan and invest in your future – such as Duke’s Total Rewards Program. Learn more -
Find Your Place Here
Shaping the future of health care takes all of us and the best of each of us. Duke’s affinity groups help create a community that is stronger, healthier and more just. Learn more -
Stephanie's Journey of Purpose and Career Advancement
Duke Health's nursing career ladder and supportive benefits programs helped Stephanie to move from Clinical Nurse 1 to Clinical Director of Advanced Heart Failure Services. Learn more -
Employee Tuition Assistance Program expands
The Employee Tuition Assistance Program provides reimbursement of tuition for a maximum of three classes per semester or quarter (limit nine per calendar year) up to $5,250 per calendar year for full-time team members with at least six months of continuous service. Learn more -
Building a Team Together: Referral Rewards
Team members at Duke University Health System and Duke University can refer qualified candidates to any posted position on Careers.DukeHealth.org for the chance to earn monetary rewards and prizes. Learn more -
Duke University Health System Named Top Employer
Duke University Health System was ranked as the number one health care employer in North Carolina on Forbes 2023 Best Large Employer list. Learn more -
Affinity Group Highlight: Duke Military Association
One of several Duke affinity groups, veterans and their supporters find connection, collaborate, exchange ideas, and give back to the community as members of the Duke Military Association. Learn more -
Support to start her nursing journey: Sarah's story
After completing a paid 10-week Professional Nursing Assistant Program with us, Sarah found herself prepared for the future and ready for a cardiology nursing career at Duke Health. Learn more -
Working within a supportive health system: Andrew's story
For Andrew, Duke Health has been a supportive presence throughout his entire life. In every phase of his life, Andrew has experienced Duke's culture firsthand and his appreciation for the compassionate leaders and development opportunities has continued to grow during his years with us. Learn more -
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Growing with fellowship: Megan's story
A two-year Administrative Fellowship Program was the start of Megan's transformational journey at Duke Health, allowing her to gain experience and find mentorship here. Learn more -
Breakthroughs that give hope: Jevon's story
Jevon was thankful to be at Duke Health and contribute to the world's first partial heart transplant surgery that could help reduce the number of operations for future children with heart disease. Learn more -
See how Aastha found support as a nurse and new mother at Duke
After working with families for years in the mother/baby unit, Aastha welcomed her own bundle of joy last year. As a new mom, she was thankful knowing she would have her team's full support during her motherhood journey. Learn more -
Asked and Answered: Clinical Laboratories
Support and teamwork are driving forces for daily collaboration within the lab teams. Hear about the culture and opportunities from lab team members. Learn more -
See where your career story can start with Duke Health.
After starting her nursing career in Africa, Vida traveled to the U.S eager to continue her calling. After beginning with us in a housekeeping role, Vida has had the support and benefits to obtain the licensure, degrees, and certifications to begin practicing as a nurse with us. Learn more -
Growing as a CMA: Shondalyn's story
After being born at Duke University Hospital and growing up surrounded by family members who were employed at Duke, Shondalyn always felt destined to do the same. With the support and resources from her managers and team, she's been able to advance her career to a CMA III. Learn more -
Back-Up Care Service Supports Team Members
A partnership with Bright Horizons provides Duke University Health System team members access to a network of high-quality childcare centers and in-home care providers for temporary care. Learn more -
Mollie's path to home health care
When Mollie started at Duke Health, she was eager to be part of the far-reaching health system she'd wanted to join since nursing school. Now, she's able to provide life-changing care in patients homes while enjoying the flexible schedule that comes with her position. Learn more -
Follow your passions at Duke Health: Marina's story
Marina wasn't always interested in a health care career. In fact, she first began at Duke Health as a food service contract in 2015. Being around Duke Health radiologists influenced her decision to change professions. Now, she works with us as a full-time radiologic technologist. Learn more -
Improving IV Placements for Patients
We're committed to giving every team member the support and resources needed to deliver tomorrow's health care today. That's why when Penni and Ludy noticed placement issues with catheters, they felt empowered to find new IV technology for patients at Duke Health. Learn more -
From ground transport nurse to CARE Hub educator: Kelly's story
We've been by Kelly's side through many seasons of her life, helping her to navigate career changes and introducing her to new opportunities along the way. We support Kelly and all team members through tuition assistance and development programs. Learn more -
Relocating for a career at Duke
Denise and Emily used the expanded relocation program when moving from Ohio and Kansas to start careers with us. Our relocation program helped ease the burden of an out-of-state move. Learn more -
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From patient to team member: Mary's story
Mary first came here seeking help for a rare condition, but by the time treatment was finished, she was so moved by the care that she joined us as a nurse. Now she is building her career in a new specialty alongside the same team that saved her life. Learn more -
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Device Supports Duke Team Giving In-Home Care
At Duke Health, we are invested in the safety of the team. That's why remote Duke Homecare & Hospice team members wear SoloProtect badge holders that allow them to quickly and discreetly reach out for help if they need it. Learn more -
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Join a culture that cares: George's story
When George first heard about us, he was only familiar with our renowned patient care. Now, 11 years later, he's seen for himself the personal support and career growth that's available here, too. Learn more -
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Drawn to a Duke career after serving her country: Misty's story
When Misty left the Marines, she was ready to try something new — nursing with us. While she loved providing beside care, she also took an interest in the technical side of health care, another area she's explored here. Learn more -
Creating a career through connections: Jaysia's story
Jaysia joined us to be part of a culture that cares about patients, their loved ones, and each other. Since then, she's experienced how we put people first and has felt supported to advance to her dream role. Learn more -
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From student to pharmacy technician: Magdalena's story
Early in her rotations as a student, Magdalena noticed the warm, friendly community at Duke Health. Now that she's graduated and joined us, she continues to flourish and be supported as she grows her career. Learn more -
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Duke Health, Durham Tech partner to address nursing shortage
Duke Health and Durham Technical Community College have partnered with the goal of easing the nursing shortages across the state and throughout the U.S. Learn more -
Empowering nurses to explore their potential
The way we care for patients is constantly evolving. Duke Health nurses like Jonathan McGee are a driving force in this culture improvement. Learn more -
Inspired to care: Mi'chelle's story
When Mi'chelle's mother was transferred to Duke University Hospital for critical needs, the compassionate care Mi'chelle witnessed her mother receive inspired her to do something big. She joined Duke Health as a team member. Learn more -
Finding support and opportunity: Jairo's story
For nurses at Duke Health, there's abundant opportunity and support to truly grow and bring their ideas to life. Jairo's experience with us is no different. Learn more -
Duke University Health System Relocation Program
Whether you're considering a move from across the country or in North Carolina, Duke Health is here to support your career in the Triangle. See how our relocation program can help you join us. Learn more -
Opening doors to opportunity: Trace's story
Trace was born at Duke University Hospital, but grew up in Virginia. He never imagined that he'd return to Duke Health to launch his nursing career and continue opening doors to opportunity here. Read his story. Learn more -
Joni’s story: From traveler to team member
Even as a travel nurse, Joni knew the community here was something special. That’s why she joined us full time after relocating to Raleigh. Ever since, she’s been a part of Duke Regional. Learn more -
Two diagnoses, one supportive team: Bradley's story
Not long after joining us for a career in Clinical Labs, Bradley received his first lymphoma diagnosis. Luckily, he knew he was in the best place for treatment and had the benefits and support from team members to recover. Learn more -
Creating a Compassionate Community Through Referrals
The Duke University Health System Team Member Referral Program has been the catalyst for an enriched experience here, both for those who refer and those who have been referred. Read team members' stories and learn about our referral rewards program. Learn more -
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Read how Duke forged an AI Partnership with Microsoft to Transform Health Care.
Duke Health is embarking on a five-year, innovative partnership with Microsoft aimed at responsibly and ethically harnessing the potential of generative artificial intelligence and cloud technology to redefine the health care landscape. Learn more -
Finding a welcoming team on the other side of the world
Even from thousands of miles away, Teresa knew of Duke Health and the compassionate care we provide here — inspiring her to join our International Nurse Program and be part of our culture of support. Learn more -
Duke Health launches latest new graduate nurse program
Duke Health is proud to launch "GEMS" — our latest, specialized new graduate nurse program in acute care. Discover the program today. Learn more -
Business NC ranks all three Duke hospitals within the top 10 in North Carolina
All three Duke Health hospitals — Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke University Hospital — rank in the top 10 on Business NC's Best Hospitals in North Carolina list for 2024. Learn more. Learn more -
Exploring home care career paths as a new nursing graduate
The experiential learning in our Post-Acute Transitional Care @ Home Program helped Morgan grow as a new nurse. As the first graduate, Morgan credits the program with her increased confidence and skills. Learn more -
A culture worth coming back to: Lauren's Story
For Lauren, the community and resources she found with us are second to none. This support is why she started her career here – and why she came back after getting her CRNA degree. Learn more -
Bringing new technology to health care: Jeff’s story
Jeff has been with us for decades, making progress behind the scenes to ensure we have cutting-edge tech to support our operations. Read about the most recent partnership he led with Microsoft to continue our technical advancement. Learn more -
Endless opportunities for excellence: Chidinma Agwu's story
Choosing Duke Health has paid off for Chidinma. Since joining in 2021, she quickly climbed the career ladder to become Clinical Nurse IV. Learn more -
Finding purpose through Duke Health and military service: Kevin’s story
In his time with us, Kevin has grown his passion for delivering life-changing care while also discovering a new passion for military service. His team supports him in finding fulfillment in both. Read Kevin’s story. Learn more -
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At the crossroads of career growth and community building: Nathalia’s story
Affinity groups build bridges between team members, growing inclusivity and connection in the health system. Nathalia nurtured a new community here by starting the Administrative Professionals Affinity Group. Learn more -
Changing lives in the operating room and beyond: Kee’s story
From the start of her career with us, Kee felt empowered and supported to grow professionally with programs like the nursing career ladder and tuition reimbursement. Learn more -
A culture that delivers: Jessica’s story
Life is full of the unexpected, but having true community surrounding you can make the difference. Jessica found this to be true at Duke Health, with leadership and fellow team members rallying in support when her daughter was born at just 27 weeks. Learn more -
A place for growth: Shanel's story
Joining our hospital system was a big step for Shanel, who was eager to be a part of this renowned team. Her leaders empowered her to find her place here, building confidence and advancing professionally along the way. Learn more -
How culture can make the difference: Mayela’s story
From day one as a resident here, Mayela knew the culture at Duke Health was unlike any other. Now a supervisor, she’s uplifting team members in the same way she felt supported by leadership. Read about our community through her eyes. Learn more -
The place for CRNAs: Andrew and Tam’s story
Brought together by their passion to care for others, Tam and Andrew have found the support they need from us to grow their individual careers and, later, their family together. Learn more -
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