Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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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, from neonates through geriatric patients.

The nurse represents Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center in 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. It is a collective bargaining unit position and includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio.
• CAMTS-approved advanced certification (CCRN, CSC, ACNPC, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, or CTRN), required or to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Trauma Life Support certification within six months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six months of hire.
• Three years of professional nursing experience in critical care, including at least one year of emergency care experience.
• Complete six months of orientation to acquire familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.
• Analytical abilities, sound nursing knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ability to formulate and implement a plan of care and document pertinent information.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education 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.
• Educate professional groups and 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 about patient condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Participate in professional and community education programs and maintain positive public relations for the institution.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree