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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have a long tradition of providing world-class care, moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. We foster a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and uniqueness is celebrated. We are committed to uniting talented, compassionate people to bring the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. This role applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The Registered Nurse effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team, collaborates in establishing patient goals, and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. The nurse furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the 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)
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)
1 year of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Pre-employment physical required to ensure ability to perform job duties in aircraft.

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.