Registered Nurse, Helipad Transport, FT Nights - Vanderbilt LifeFlight Air

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, comprising eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We are dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where expertise is valued and uniqueness is celebrated. This role is part of Vanderbilt LifeFlight Air, focusing on patient transport via helicopter. The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including education and continuum of care planning. They effectively communicate patient/family information to the healthcare team, collaborate on patient goals, and evaluate progress. Professional growth is encouraged through learning activities aligned with Board of Nursing standards.

Requirements

Unrestricted TN RN Licensure required
Current TN EMT or paramedic license (for out-of-state candidates with greater than 2 years of flight experience, this can be obtained within 12 months of hire)
National Specialty Certification (CFRN REQUIRED)
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Trauma Certification (TPATC or PHTLS)
Pre-employment physical required to ensure ability to perform job duties in aircraft.
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)
Relevant Work Experience
1 year experience

Nice To Haves

greater than 2 years of flight experience

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.