Clinical Nurse IV Leader; RN Inpatient Behavioral Health

About Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Regional Hospital, located in Durham, North Carolina, is the second largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 388 beds. It offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight‑loss surgery, women’s services, and heart and vascular services.

The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit provides care for patients with major depressive and bipolar disorders and schizophrenia. The unit offers 42 beds, a four‑week track scheduling system, and opportunities for career advancement through bonuses for psychiatric mental health certifications, annual crisis prevention training, and involvement in committees such as the Charge RN Committee or Clinical Practice Counsel.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with guidelines established within the Discipline of Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The position provides local level leadership in administration, education, informatics, and quality.

Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care. Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care. Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health‑related projects. Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.

Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance. Guide the professional growth of others through role modeling, coaching and mentoring, including designing orientation modules and precepting senior nursing students. Provide leadership at departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for patient populations and growth of others.

Conduct performance reviews and recommend personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations, and other related activities. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. CNIV Pathways Leadership/Regulatory:
Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance with practice standards and regulatory standards. Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues. Influence recruitment and development of staff.

Education:

Plan and deliver in‑house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts. Keep up to date with evidence‑based nursing practices and adult education. Assess educational needs of staff. Partner with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs. Informatics:
Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems. Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or changes to technology. Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff. Provide training and technology education support on the unit. Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit. Quality/Research/Innovation:
Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety. Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices. Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and…