Clinical Nurse Leader - Duke Life Flight

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About Duke Life Flight

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Life Flight, which is Duke Health's critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages. Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and helps support event medicine needs.

 

Clinical Nurse IV Leader - Duke Life Flight

 

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
The Clinical Nurse IV (CN IV) Leader reports directly to the Nurse Manager and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to oversee nursing operations and patient care standards.

 

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
The CN IV Leader is responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating program initiatives, and managing clinical personnel. The role is divided between administrative (40%) and clinical (60%) responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.  

 

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Provides direct patient care for a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per week.
• Travels to satellite locations as necessary to support program operations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a critical care setting; leadership experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Must hold current RN licensure in North Carolina or a compact state; BLS certification required.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience in medical transport or a specialized clinical setting.

 

WORK PERFORMED

1. Program and Staff Management:
   • Oversees daily transport and clinical operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
   • Monitors and maintains all up to date licensure requirements for all staff in collaboration with the Supervisor / Educator
   • Manages staffing and scheduling for assigned personnel in collaboration with the unit Supervisor / Educator.
   • Leads orientation and training programs.
   • Provides mentorship and guidance to team members.
   • Conducts performance evaluations and manages professional development initiatives for all assigned employees. Available to lead and supervise all employees on the team.
   • Leads and manages staff schedules in collaboration with the Schedule Committee and leadership team members for all staffing units needs
2. Clinical Oversight & Patient Care:
   • Serves as a resource for clinical decision-making and patient care management.
   • Reviews patient charts and provides feedback for continuous quality improvement.
   • Ensures adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines and institutional protocols.
3. Compliance & Regulatory Standards:
   • Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CAMTS, GAMUT, Magnet and other accrediting bodies.
   • Monitors adherence to hospital-wide policies and standards of care.
   • Oversees credentialing and competency validation for clinical staff.
4. Quality Improvement & Research:
   • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to analyze patient care data and identify areas for improvement.
   • Engages in research initiatives and quality assurance projects.
   • Leads performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.