Experienced RN/Registered Nurse - Duke Life Flight

Duke • Henderson, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Duke Life Flight, its critical care and emergency air and ground transport team. The team transports critically ill patients of all ages, from 22–23-week gestation neonates through geriatric patients, and works with interdisciplinary teams that include EMTs, paramedics, clinical nurses, and respiratory therapists. The department supports more than 20 critical care procedures independently and also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and supports event medicine needs.

The nurse provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The role includes advanced or specialized nursing care guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and approved EMS practices, as well as participation in educational activities, the clinical ladder program, committees, research, or other health-related projects as assigned. Nurses provide care to ill and injured patients during ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport, staff all vehicles, and perform advanced nursing care during transport. Ground and air shifts rotate, approximately 50% each.

This is a full-time position with rotating day and night shifts, based in Henderson, North Carolina. Experienced RNs may be eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus, and relocation assistance may be available; terms and conditions apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of critical care nursing experience; 4 years preferred.
• Recent direct patient care experience within the last six months of application.
• Current North Carolina RN registration or current compact RN licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• BLS certification or higher.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).
• North Carolina EMT certification within one year of hire.
• One current trauma course before hire: PHTLS, TNCC, TPATC, PATC, BTLS, or ITLS.
• If new to transport nursing, obtain a specialty certification (CTRN or CFRN) within two years of hire; applicants with transport nursing experience must have a specialty certification before hire.
• Ability to work in a diverse, autonomous environment.
• Must not exceed 230 pounds in full uniform or 6 feet 4 inches in height.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a ground and/or air transport nurse is strongly preferred.
• Four years of critical care nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in support of nursing department goals.
• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and approved EMS practices.
• Provide care to ill and injured patients of all ages via ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport.
• Staff all vehicles and perform advanced nursing care during all modes of transport.
• Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related projects as assigned.
• Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of an RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• Provide outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships with others.

Benefits

• Eligible experienced RNs may receive a $15,000 commitment bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed