Job Description
SUMMARY
Provide safe, quality nursing care to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital or hospital setting under the guidelines of state protocols and LifeNet standards of care. Provide ongoing monitoring & nursing care during transport.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the highest quality of patient care by carrying out established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Respond to requests for emergency medical care within prescribed time limits, providing both prehospital and continuation of continuity of hospital care
- Utilize nursing process while providing a wide range of specialty care interventions and therapies
- Demonstrate and maintain an in-depth knowledge base of disease processes.
- Prepare and submit documentation of patient information according to LifeNet standards while keeping this information protected and private.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements within time limits set forth by administration
- Maintain operational readiness and professionalism by adhering to and maintaining consistency with the administrative and departmental policies regarding appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, and reliability
- Follow LifeNet guidelines for customer service and marketing
- Transport critically ill patients in different modes of transportation to include ambulance, rotor, or fixed wing operations
- Provide continuing education/training for internal and external partners
- Attend monthly departmental staff meetings
- Monitor inventory and expiration dates of supplies
- Monitor temperature and process monitoring of blood products
- Adhere to LifeNet policies for narcotic storage and administration.
- Inspect daily the general aircraft appearance and report any abnormalities to base lead and maintenance team.
- Adhere to LifeNet SOP’s with regards to working with other divisions within LifeNet.
- Provide timely notification to the Director of Specialty Care Services of any negative impact to LifeNet’s flight program that may occur while on or off duty
- Adhere to safety, health, and regulatory requirements as described in the administrative and departmental policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of the helicopter, fixed wing, and base of operations
- Achieve and maintain a high level of appropriate communication between team members, pilots, and the Communications Center to help ensure unit readiness.
- Participate in pre-shift crew briefs with each oncoming pilot at the beginning of their shift
- Maintain flight currency training as outlined by the flight department educator
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse in Texas, Arkansas or other compact state
- Current EMT and /or Paramedic certification in both Texas and Arkansas (Paramedic preferred)
- Minimum three years critical care experience as a Registered Nurse
- Current state driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Negative DOT drug screen.
- Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, TNCC/ ITLS/ PHTLS, PALS/ PEPP/ ENPC certifications required
- NIMS Training ICS 100, 200, and 700 within 90 days of employment offer
- Must gain CFRN certification 1yr from time of signing job description
- Maintain a weight of less than 240lbs while in full flight gear
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Functional movement to include heavy lifting of patients and equipment within highly stressed environments
STRESS FACTORS
Occasionally
- MCIs
- Life and death situations
- High call volumes within a 24 hour period
Constantly
- Flying day and night operations
- Loud noises
- Working while wearing helmet with night vision goggles
- High pressure
- Hazards environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Occasionally
- Climbing, kneeling, bending, standing, twisting, pushing, pulling, fine motor skills, reaching above shoulder level, lifting patients weighing greater than 250 pounds, driving or staffing an ambulance.
Constantly
- Hearing/listening, clear speech, upper and lower body flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasionally
- Extreme hot and cold temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, pressurized equipment, moving objects, contact with body fluids, fumes/odors/mists, gases.
Constantly
- Works with and around others, work in confined area
EQUIPMENT USED
Occasionally
- Kitchen appliances, cleaning equipment, protective devices
Constantly
- Stretcher, computer, maps, IV supplies, bandaging, medications, monitor/defibrillator, radio, critical care equipment, ventilator, trauma bag/box, narcotics
Job Tags
Shift work, Night shift,