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Part time

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Rotating Shift

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: RN - Flight FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Mercy One

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides professional critical care nursing care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the nursing process of all age groups in an air medical (helicopter), pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Air Med protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and Air Med volunteer (Ride along Program).

CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee of MercyOne Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the obligation of each employee of MercyOne Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices.

HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE:

Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the MercyOne Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care).

• Promotes patient-centered care through:

o Respect of the patient’s values, preferences and expressed needs

o Coordination and integration of care

o Information, communication and education

o Physical comfort

o Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety

o Involvement of family and friends

o Transition and continuity

• Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Air Med protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments.

• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.

• Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations.

• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.

• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of nursing care provided.

• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed need.

• Supervises the Flight Paramedic as needed.

• Actively participates in evaluating and ensuring safety in and around the aircraft. Directs any safety concerns to the Program Manager, Base Lead Pilot, and/or Safety Officer. Makes recommendations for safe practices.

• Educates others in the safe practices in and around the helicopter through formal and informal presentations.

• Checks and maintains all medical equipment, supplies and medications for patient care on a daily basis.

• Completes follow-up on transported patients, providing written and verbal progress reports to the referring agency/physician.

• Assists specialty transport personnel (OB Nurse, NICU Transport Team, Pediatric Transport team).

• When not flying and once all responsibilities associated with the daily operations of the program have been completed; provides patient care and interventions in the hospital and Emergency Department persistent to scope of practice, responds to medical emergencies, and Rapid Response requests for in patient issues.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides relief duties for communications personnel.

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

• Makes recommendations for additions, improvements and revisions in standards of care.

• Participates in scheduling, equipment inventory and ordering, uniform inventory and the planning of education activities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A minimum of three years registered nursing experience in a critical care or emergency department, or flight program, or three years of experience as a flight paramedic and one year critical care or emergency experience as an RN with a minimum of 1,800 hours worked as an RN, with proof of hours worked.

At time of hire with Air Med must have and maintain:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification – Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Obtain within 3 months of hire with Air Med and maintain:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served

Obtain within 6 months of hire with Air Med and maintain:

• Obtain one of the following certifications:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

• Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing, (ATCN)

*Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

*Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)

*Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Obtain within 2 years of hire with Air Med and maintain:

• One of the following certified nurse endorsements:

• Certified Emergency Nurse, (CEN),

• Critical Care Registered Nurse, (CCRN),

• Certified Flight Registered Nurse, (CFRN),

• or Certified Transport Registered Nurse, (CTRN).

• (For those hired before January 1, 2017, must obtain by July 1, 2018; if hired after January 1, 2017, must obtain within 2 years of hire.)

• Must meet weight requirement.

Overview: This job requires excellent fitness in order to lift patients from various locations and height, often in excess of 100 pounds and load into the helicopter. Weight of the flight team must be at time of hire and maintained less than 225 pounds. Failure to maintain a weight under 225 pounds will result in a counseling/disciplinary process as defined in our specific weight policy. This weight of the flight team member should be compatible with fitness and agility that allows performance of responsibilities in small confined space. Weight restrictions exist due to the maximum gross weight capacity of the primary and back-up aircraft.

Pre-requisites:

• Must pass an initial audiogram with an annual test every year there after

• Must not have any inner ear disturbance which might be affected in high altitudes

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

CONSTANT:

Talking: To exchange information through speaking to patients, physicians and other health care professionals.

Hearing: To receive detailed information by telephone, EMS radios and in person.

Walking: To accomplish tasks such as retrieving or transferring equipment to provide patient care or transport. Longer distances occur to the helipads and to accompany patients.

FREQUENT;

Balancing: To maintain equilibrium when standing, stooping or bending to provide patient care, clean equipment or assist in interventions.

Pushing: A patient and equipment on a cart or downward during CPR.

Pulling: In a sustained motion such as moving a cart or wheelchair up an incline.

Lifting: Patients or equipment, with the help of others, which may exceed 200 pounds horizontally or across a stretcher to another bed or stretcher.

OCCASIONAL:

Crouching: To assist patients or to speak with a pediatric patient.

Reaching: To provide patient care or checking and stocking supplies.

Touching: When inserting an airway, IV lines, adjusting equipment or obtaining ABGs.

Grasping: With pressure such as when using a blood pressure cuff, IV infusion bags or Ambu bag. Feeling: With fingertips when palpating veins or arteries, assessing temperature of skin or palpating for injuries.

Repetitive Motions: Of hands and wrists to do CPR or assisting with respirations manually with

an Ambu bag.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual acuity requires ability to use small equipment with small buttons, which require close inspection, as well as preparation of medications, which require absolute accuracy. Must have visual acuity in both daylight and at night.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic helicopter environment.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical or unusual situations especially when speed and sustained attention are critical to the outcome.

• Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of patient care.

• Ability to interpret facts, ideas and feelings.

• Ability to make generalizations, evaluations and decisions based on measurable criteria.

• Ability to interact with people in a professional manner.

• Commitment to Mercy’s vision, mission and values.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical or unusual situations especially when speed and sustained attention are critical to the outcome.

• Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The air medical environment requires conformity to a variety of constraints dictated by physical surroundings and aircraft capabilities. Must be able to wear installed lap and shoulder seatbelts. The employee must have no fear of flying.

• The employee is subject to environmental conditions with activities occurring both inside and outside. The employee is subject to extreme cold with temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour during scene responses with a prolonged extrication. The employee is subject to extreme heat with temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour during scene responses with a prolonged extrication.

• The employee is subject to noise and is required to wear hearing protection. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level created from the engines and blades of the helicopter and extrication equipment.

The employee is subject to potential hazards due to moving mechanical parts of the helicopter. Also exposure to fumes, debris, glass and metal at accident scenes. The possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals also exists.

• This job classification has been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

• The employee is subject to exposure of combative, physically or abusive patients.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports to the Manager - Flight Services.

• This position supervises the Flight Paramedic.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

PRN Flight Nurse

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

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