Transport Nurse-LifeLink AIR, Full-Time Variable Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Nurse functions in accordance with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center LifeLINK Critical Care Transport Service protocols while providing patient care during transport between medical facilities. When not performing LifeLINK-specific functions or projects, the nurse may perform patient care duties in other health system units when accompanied by another Critical Care Paramedic/Paramedic or Critical Care Transport Nurse, within the incumbent’s scope of practice and LifeLINK Critical Care protocols. The nurse may also serve as a relief driver of the LifeLINK ambulance. The role requires collecting and accurately recording available billing information, obtaining signatures, and documenting patient findings and treatment. The position has a demanding workload and specific performance requirements. The nurse collaborates with a Critical Care Paramedic to provide critical care during transport, maintains required clinical and advisory skills, documents transports, participates in quality improvement and peer review, and supports patients’ families. The role also includes equipment and supply checks, assisting with patient loading and unloading, coordinating transfer documentation, and conducting follow-up visits with hospitalized patients. This is a full-time position with a variable shift at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina.
Current North Carolina EMT certification, or obtain it within one year of hire.
Maintain current NCOEMS continuing education requirements consistent with certification level.
Current ACLS, PALS, ITLS or Advanced Trauma Certification, and NRP.
Completion of NIMS 100, 200, and 700.
CAMTS-recognized nursing specialty certification within one year of employment.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within six months of employment.
Three years of recent, concurrent nursing experience in an ED or ICU setting, or three years as a Critical Care Paramedic with an enhanced orientation process substituted for ED/ICU experience.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license or equivalent; maintain an acceptable driving record and current driver safety training.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous materials incidents, pre-hospital care equipment and supplies, and communications equipment.
Ability to remain calm under extremely stressful conditions and follow established rules, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to treat patients, families, and others courteously, compassionately, and professionally in adverse circumstances.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and emergency and health care personnel.
Knowledge of the age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients served.
Ability to drive all types of ambulance vehicles and thorough knowledge of safe emergency vehicle driving procedures.
Ability to move around multiple physical locations and within confined areas.
Ability to lift objects up to 150 pounds with assistance and assume awkward positions in emergency situations.
For flight-role staff, maximum duty weight of 240 pounds (110 kg) in flight uniform.
Visual acuity of at least 20/40; corrective lenses are allowed.
Position may involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials through skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact.

Responsibilities

Provide critical care with a Critical Care Paramedic by assessing and prioritizing patient needs, interviewing and evaluating the patient’s response, and communicating with physicians and other health care professionals throughout transport.
Maintain and demonstrate knowledge and competence in ACLS, PALS, NRP, ITLS, hemodynamic monitoring, and rhythm interpretation through continuing education, care critiques, and performance evaluations.
Maintain competence in advisory skills through clinical and didactic instruction.
Complete patient transport records accurately, concisely, and on time.
Participate in the performance improvement process by reviewing treatment protocols and patient records and assisting with statistical studies to evaluate appropriateness of care.
Recommend improvements, continuing education, and solutions to transfer barriers through the Emergency Medical Services System peer review process.
Support family members by addressing their physical, psychosocial, and administrative needs as they accompany patients between medical facilities.
Inspect, clean, inventory, and restock patient equipment and supplies, and report deficiencies, hazards, or repair needs to the LifeLINK Supervisor and/or Director.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment onto the ambulance.
Coordinate with the Critical Care Paramedic to ensure patient information, medical records, radiographs, and transfer authorization accompany the patient to the receiving facility.
Conduct follow-up visits with hospitalized patients to obtain progress reports for staff education and information for follow-up letters to referring physicians and staff.
Obtain and accurately record available billing information, including signatures, and document patient findings and treatment rendered.
Respond to patient care needs in other health system units when not performing LifeLINK-specific functions or projects, when accompanied by another Critical Care Paramedic/Paramedic or Critical Care Transport Nurse and within scope of practice.
Serve as a relief driver of the LifeLINK ambulance when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.