Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (Rn) - Mercy Health Lifeflight

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Nights (United States of America)

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing emergency nursing care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Mercy Health Life Flight Network. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider. The Critical Care Transport Nurse acts as a professional representative of Bon Secours Mercy Health to the community, as an educator to professional groups, to emergency medical services and promotes Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy Health- St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric). The Critical Care Transport Nurse will be hired in on a ground Mobile Intensive Care Unit base with a progression towards rotor wing flight cross training if interested and openings are available.

EDUCATION:

Required Minimum Education: 2-year Associates Degree

Specialty/Major: Nursing

Preferred Education: 4-year bachelor's degree

Specialty/Nursing

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required:

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Ohio

• CAMTS approved advanced certification (CFRN, or CTRN) required or obtained within 18 months of hire.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.

• TNCC and ITLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.

• FEMA 100, 200, & 700 within 6 months of hire

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Michigan Registered Nurse license (required for Wauseon Flight Base)

• EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)

• Michigan EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years of professional nursing experience in critical care with at least 1 year of emergency care experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Work requires 16-week minimum orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.

• Must possess analytical abilities, sound nursing knowledge, problem solving skills for the effective formulation of a plan of care, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient-condition.

• Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must have demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs; and to effectively maintain good public relations for the institution.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Life Flight 1- St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.