Registered Nurse (RN) - Flight Nurse - Rotating

Job description

The Flight Nurse III job competently delivers and documents routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications; recognizes implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use. This position provides pre-hospital advanced life-support care to helicopter/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff. This position also performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) Current Trauma Nursing Course Certification (TNCC) or equivalent Current Basic Trauma Life Support Certification (BTLS) or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support Certification (PHLTS) or equivalent Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification Current ACLS, PALS Achieve and maintain a certification in Nursing CFRN within 2 years Achieve and maintain a certification in Transport Provider Advanced Transport Course (TPATC) Achieve and maintain a certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Achieve and maintain VA Office of EMS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher within 6 months Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years of current experience as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of (2) years as a Registered Nurse in an intensive care setting and/or previous flight Registered Nurse experience; or Four (4) years of flight Paramedic experience; a minimum of 2, 000 hours as a Registered Nurse in an intensive care setting and two (2) years additional Registered Nurse experience Previous experience in use of specific equipment used for patient care (e.g. monitor, infusion pumps, etc.) Experience PREFERRED: Experience with language skills appropriate for the setting (i.e. able to interpret flight-related reports, health-related documents, business reports) Academic healthcare experience Previous experience in pre-hospital trauma care Education/training REQUIRED: Clinical Nurse II, III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements. Education/training PREFERRED: Clinical Nurse II, III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Nursing from an accredited program Clinical Nurse III: Certification in specialty Independent action(s) required: Understand TJC and VCUHS standards, policies and procedures. Understand the LifeEvac Standards of Care and policies. Document patient care effectively. Function under direct and indirect medical control in hospital and pre-hospital setting. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Required to work weekends and some holidays. Rotating Shifts. May be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transport May be exposed to extreme weather conditions Employees may be required to use their own vehicle to perform essential functions of this position and comply with the Health System’s motor vehicle policy Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Weight Restriction: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes 245 lbs. fully dressed in flight gear. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change, Ability to remain calm and think clearly in a crisis Compensation Grade Ranges: Flight Nurse II: $37.45 - $58.05 Flight Nurse III: $38.92 - $64.22 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Compensation Ranges: Flight Nurse II: $37.45 - $58.05 Flight Nurse III: $38.92 - $64.22 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran