CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE or PARAMEDIC - MICU

MedFlight•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced nursing/paramedic care in a prompt, resourceful, and efficient manner to all patients transported via MedFlight Mobile Intensive Care Unit. Accesses, organizes, intervenes and directs patient care in conjunction with Medical Control and continually evaluates patient condition. Collaborates with Paramedics/nurses in compliance with established protocol and regulatory requirements to provide support services and transport. Responsible for maintaining compliance with CAMTS requirements and all associated documentation. Actively participates in external education / marketing initiatives in order to protect and maintain MedFlight’s market base.

Requirements

Current RN/Paramedic Licensure in the State of Ohio.
Minimum three (3) years active experience as RN in an Emergency Department, Trauma Center, or Intensive Care Unit in a hospital setting OR 3 years active Paramedic experience
Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment. This is normally achieved through certification as a Paramedic, three years’ active experience in field, completion of MedFlight’s orientation program.
Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.
Work requires the skills necessary to assess and prioritize patient needs, formulate treatment plans, and alter treatment as necessary.
Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.
Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedFlight to the public.
Must demonstrate alertness at all times.
Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.
Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced nursing/paramedic care in a prompt, resourceful, and efficient manner to all patients transported via MedFlight Mobile Intensive Care Unit.
Accesses, organizes, intervenes and directs patient care in conjunction with Medical Control and continually evaluates patient condition.
Collaborates with Paramedics/nurses in compliance with established protocol and regulatory requirements to provide support services and transport.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with CAMTS requirements and all associated documentation.
Actively participates in external education / marketing initiatives in order to protect and maintain MedFlight’s market base.