RN - Flight/Transport

Healthier Mississippi People • Jackson, MS

4d • 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. This role requires knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and disease for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. It also involves understanding agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care nursing for inter-facility and scene transports. The position demands strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to remain calm in emergency conditions, and the capacity to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients. Additionally, the role requires the ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes, as well as maintaining compliance with weight and lifting restrictions. The ability to fill shifts at Jackson UMMC campus or remote site as required is also necessary.

Requirements

• Licensed as RN for three (3) years.
• Maximum weight of 250 pounds when fully clothed.
• Ability 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 (BLS) required.
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) required.
• NIMS (ICS 100 and 700) required.
• TNCC or BTLS or PHTLS or ITLS required.
• Certification in neonatal resuscitation required within six (6) months of hire.
• Specialty certification such as CEN, CCCRN, CFRN or CTRN required.

Nice To Haves

• Alabama and Louisiana RN license preferred.
• 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: Senior