Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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:

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

• Coordination and integration of care

• Information, communication and education

• Physical comfort

• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety

• Involvement of family and friends

• 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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran