RN - Flight/ Transport - AirCare - Full-Time/ Part-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to UMMC or other designated facilities.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as RN for three (3) years.
• Maximum weight of 250 pounds when fully clothed.
• Individual must be able to lift a patient weighing 250 pounds onto a stretcher and to carry said patient and stretcher for a minimum of fifty (50) feet and load patient and stretcher into a helicopter with the help of another provider.
• Valid RN license.
• Basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, NIMS (ICS 100 and 700) and either TNCC or BTLS or PHTLS or ITLS required.
• Specialty certification such as CEN, CCCRN, CFRN or CTRN required.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and disease for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care nursing for inter-facility and scene transports.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency conditions.
• Ability to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes.
• Ability to maintain and comply with weight and lifting restrictions and requirements.
• Ability to fill shifts at Jackson UMMC campus or remote site as required.

Nice To Haves

• Alabama and Louisiana RN license preferred.
• Certification in neonatal resuscitation required within six (6) months of hire.
• ABLS and ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, administers, and documents nursing care for patients during transport.
• Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients.
• Monitors patient condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs of treatment.
• Precepts medical students, residents, and paramedic students.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and functional and reports any equipment failures.
• Promotes a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach programs.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care provided during flight transport.
• Prepares and maintains applicable reports and documentation.
• Evaluates, plans, provides, and documents care for patients in a disaster, transport (air/ground), and/or hospital environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed