Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - St. Vincent Medical Center
About The Position
The Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse provides prompt and efficient emergency nursing care to patients transported via Mercy St. Vincent's Life Flight. In conjunction with the flight physician or critical care transport paramedic, the nurse assesses, plans, organizes, documents, and evaluates patient care for patients of all age groups, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients. The nurse represents Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center to the community, provides education to professional groups and emergency medical services, and promotes the medical centers as regional referral centers. The position requires a six-month orientation to become familiar with department and unit policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio.
- A CAMTS-approved advanced certification (CCRN, CSC, ACNPC, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, or CTRN), or obtain one within one year of hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Basic Trauma Life Support certification within six months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within six months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six months of hire.
- Three years of professional nursing experience in critical care, including at least one year of emergency care experience.
- Six months of orientation to acquire familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.
- Analytical abilities, sound nursing knowledge, and problem-solving skills to formulate and implement plans of care and document pertinent patient information.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
- Demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs and maintain good public relations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Michigan Registered Nurse license.
- BCLS Instructor certification.
- ACLS Instructor certification.
- EMT certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt and efficient emergency nursing care to patients transported via Mercy St. Vincent's Life Flight.
- Assess, plan, organize, document, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with the flight physician or critical care transport paramedic.
- Assist in providing care to neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Represent Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center to the community.
- Participate in professional and community education programs and educate emergency medical services.
- Promote Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers.
- Formulate and implement plans of care, solve problems, and document pertinent information regarding patient condition.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel and help maintain good public relations for the institution.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
