RN Transport Air and Ground Float

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to program leadership.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Mercyhealth. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft or ambulance to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft or ambulance clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical transport member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested,
• i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a resource to neonatal/pediatric partners.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
• Assist with the routine maintenance of aircraft or ambulance, equipment and facilities to ensure a clean and professional appearance
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives.
• Participates regularly in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Develops, initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the patient's individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy.
• Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education.
• Maintains specified number of shifts on a critical care unit (ICU, SCU, ED), as well as on the critical care/ ALS ground transport service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

ADN required, BSN Preferred

Previous flight experience preferred.

Minimum of (3) three years critical care or emergency department RN experience. Preferred: Five (5) years of RN experience. Must include ICU or CCU and/or ED experience in a high-volume setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice.

License as an RN in both WI and IL within 3 months. Current certifications in American Heart Association BLS; ACLS required within 3 months of hire.

Current certification in American Heart Association PALS within 6 months.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within (3) three months of hire.

National Institute Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within (1) one year of hire.

Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) required within (1) one year of hire.

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 12 months of hire.

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) or Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) required within 9 months of hire.

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) required within 32 months of hire.

NIMS Training IS 100, 200, and HazMat awareness within 6 months of hire.

EVOC Driving course completion within (3) months of hire

Certified American Heart Association Instructor in at least one level (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within (2) two years of hire

For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:

Maintain a valid driver's license.

Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

For those driving their personal vehicles:

Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. Exert over 100lbs force occasionally, and/or 50lbs frequently, and/or 25lbs constantly Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently. Lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SUPERVISES

When functioning in the ambulance, acts in a supervisory position when assigned as Crew Chief of the ambulance as outlined with the respective roles and responsibilities of the position

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women