Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Duke Flight

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Requisition Number: 229156

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Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Oct 13, 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.

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.

Occ Summary Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance withphysicianorders and established policies a nd procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families inaccorda nce with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nu rsing. Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing processforpatients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

Useprofessiona lnursing judgement to individualize the plan of care basedon assessment of the patient'sbaseline needs and response to care.

Delegate tasksand su pervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery ofnursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unitasa ssigned. Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environm ent of care including equipment and material resources. Participate in o wnprofessional development by maintaining required competencies,identify ing learning needsandseeking appropriate assistance or educational offer ings.

Act as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and for mal learners. Participate in the formal evaluation process of peers and o ther care providers. Participate in the identification of clinical orope rational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improve mentactivities. May participate in the interview processand make hirin g recommendations. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
* Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
* Knowledge of professiona l theory, practice and procedure
* Ability to assess nursing needs of acut e and chronically ill patients and their families
* Able to independentlys eek out resources and work collaboratively
* Ability to establish and main tain effective working relationships
* Able to communicate clearly with pat ients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians,administrators, l eadershipandothers
* Able to teach patients and families in accordance wit h the nursing plan of care
* Able to use sensory and cognitive functions t o process and prioritize information,treatment, and follow-up
* Able to u se fine motor skills
* Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life su pport requirements designated by work area
* Able to record activities, do cumentassessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evalua tionof patient status
* Able to use computer and learn new softwareprogra ms
* Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
* Ab le to withstand prolonged standing and walking withthe ability to move o r lift at least fifty pounds
* Ableto remain focused and organized
* Workin g knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministeringroutine and special treatments to patients
* Working knowledge of infection control procedures andsafety precautions
* Working knowledge and completion ofap propriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Level Characteristics N/A

Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program requirements (Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance Must maintain North Carolina annual license…