Flight Registered Nurse (Full time, Hudson Valley)

Northwell•Syosset, NY

8h•$58 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

Provides flight emergency medical care by using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, and implementation. Collaborates with other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses clinical judgment in coordinating patient care; directs and delegates activities of the patient care team within an aircraft/ambulance and during transport/flight.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. required
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State AND Connecticut, required.
Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification in New York State AND Connecticut, required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS) AND Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), required.
Must complete and pass all training required by Med-Trans Corporation.
Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience in Critical Care and/or Emergency Department, required.
Maximum height of 6 feet 2 inches and maximum weight of 220 lbs., required at hire.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior medical flight experience, preferred.
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient's physiologic health status. Stabilizes and manages patients involved in air transport and manages specific aero medical problems while in flight. Conducts patient interview, explains procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously. Continually monitors patient status in coordination with Flight Paramedic. Determines needs and deficits and adjusts plan of care as appropriate. Communicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
Assesses patient's psychosocial health status. Elicits perception and expectation of care in flight or during transport. Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan.
Identifies patient outcome. Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identifies actual/potential patient problems. When applicable, identifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
Formulates the plan of care and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Utilizes supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome in cost-effective manner. Documents plan of care and collaborates with health team members.
Implements the plan of care. Maintains constant vigilance over patient care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care. Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care. Effectively administers prescribed treatments. Provides emotional support to patient and significant other. Applies scientific principles in performing procedures safely, timely and competently. Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as appropriate. Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions using appropriate methods according to policy. Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and others. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Communicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers.
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same. Analyzes outcome data to identify opportunities for performance improvement. Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care. Completes all required flight records in a timely fashion.
Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team. Collaborates with the appropriate team members regarding patient's plan of care. Assists other team members with treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Keeps team members abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate. Participates in change of shift briefings. Uses clinical judgment in delegating responsibilities/tasks to other team members as appropriate. Participates in the teaching and training of orientees.
Maintains a safe environment for optimal patient care. Ensures appropriate supply bags and equipment are cleaned and maintained and restocks aircraft at beginning and end of shift. Correctly Identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient; Meets standard on medication administration examination. Administers and documents medication correctly. Educates patients as appropriate regarding medications. Maintains and utilizes current knowledge of flight program policies, procedures and protocols, including appropriate use of radios to communicate concise reports.
Participates in patient and family education. Provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated. Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources/ materials available for this teaching.
Performs related duties, inclusive of assisting in additional patient care upon arrival to receiving hospital, as required. Utilizes necessary equipment for patient care accurately.