FLIGHT RN LifeGuard 12
Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
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Job Summary
Working in a transport environment around rotor-wing aircraft ambulances fire engines machines with continuous moving parts that can be extremely dangerous without proper precautions. The aircraft is restricted by weight and balance and therefore all staff are expected to maintain < or 240 pounds mission weight (which is < or 225 pounds without flight gear).
The RN Transport Specialist
Maintains mission readiness at all times.
Ensures safety for self vehicle patient transport team and community during all phases of transport.
Provides clear concise and accurate electronic documentation of patient transports in accordance with CCPT policy.
Performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments appropriate for critically ill patients during transport.
Uses situational monitoring to assess and reassess patient needs and modifies care based on changing clinical conditions.
Participates in chart review processes and provides constructive feedback to peers.
Adheres to regional EMS protocols state and federal regulations CAMTS requirements Virginia OEMS standards and Carilion Clinic policies and procedures.
Completes required training education and competency validations within established timeframes.
Completes and maintains all flight crew training and operational requirements as directed by FAA regulations and aviation vendor standards.
Assists with training mentoring and onboarding of co-workers.
Participates in public relations and community outreach activities as directed including presentations related to operations safety and clinical capabilities.
Uses evidence-based practice and accurately applies clinical protocols during patient care.
Provides clinical care that consistently meets CCPT quality safety and documentation standards.
Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing is required.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of critical care experience REQUIRED. Critical care experience is defined as no less than 4000 hours in an ICU or emergency department.
Licensure/Certification: Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional state licensure may be required depending on base location. CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) must be obtained within two years of hire and maintained. Must obtain EMT-B within six months of hire and maintain. Must obtain EVOC NRP and Haz-Mat Awareness within twelve months of hire and maintain. Must meet and maintain FAA and aviation vendor requirements for flight crew eligibility. Must maintain a driving record in compliance with CCPT Driver Safety Policy and Carilion Risk Management standards.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP and ACLS must be completed and maintained. PALS and TNCC or ATLS (audit) must be obtained and maintained as required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate proficiency in advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills required for care of critically ill patients. Must demonstrate strong critical thinking assessment communication teamwork and decision-making skills. Must be able to perform effectively in high-stress rapidly changing environments including emergency scenes rotor-wing aircraft ground ambulances indoor facilities and outdoor settings. Must be able to tolerate flight-related physiologic stressors including those described in the USAF 9 stresses of flight. In order to minimize unscheduled service interruptions and for ease of scheduling PR outreach it is required that the employees primary home location is within 130 miles from the Roanoke CCPT location (preferred within 90 miles).
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
JAMIE RATLIFFRecruiter Email:
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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Company
Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit health care organization based in Roanoke, Va. Through our comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services, we work together to provide quality care
