Critical Care-Flight/Transport RN

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

128d • $44 - $66

About The Position

The RN assigned to Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service as a Transport Nurse is expected to fulfill the RN Job Description in addition to the following specialty related areas. The transport nurse delivers care to patients during all phases of rotor wing, fixed wing and ground medical transport and is ultimately responsible for all assessments, treatments and documentation provided during the entire time the patient is under the care of Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service. The transport nurse supervises care delivered by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers. Care is delivered with a high level of autonomy and skill. Transport nurses function in an expanded role during transport, performing skills and exercising clinical judgments which the state of Minnesota considers delegated medical tasks. Direction for the transport nurse's practice derives from approved protocols and policies of the transport service, and on-line medical direction from Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service physician medical directors and designees. The transport nurse also assesses and delivers care in collaboration with referring medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers. The registered nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Minimum three years' critical care experience as a RN.
• Critical care experience must include ICU or emergency department experience in a tertiary hospital.
• ICU experience is preferred.
• Must meet weight restriction of 250-lb. in uniform.
• Able to perform CPR and other resuscitation measures under difficult circumstances.
• Must pass a Federal level background screen.
• Must be eligible for or have a current Minnesota or Wisconsin RN license.
• Current AHA ACLS and BLS certifications required at the time of hire.
• AHA PALS and NRP must be obtained prior to completion of orientation.
• Must obtain a U.S. passport prior to completion of orientation.
• Must pass a pre-work screen evaluation prior to completing orientation.
• Must pass the CFRN exam within one year of completing orientation.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a flight nurse.
• Experience in pre-hospital care.
• Current FP-C credentialing for flight paramedics.
• 18 months of full-time RN experience in a Tertiary Critical Care/ICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients during all phases of rotor wing, fixed wing and ground medical transport.
• Responsible for all assessments, treatments and documentation during patient care.
• Supervise care delivered by other medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Function with a high level of autonomy and skill during transport.
• Perform delegated medical tasks as per state guidelines.
• Collaborate with referring medical professionals and pre-hospital caregivers.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree