Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - Life Flight Network - St. Vincent Medical Center

Summary

Responsible for providing emergency nursing care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Mercy Health Life Flight Network. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider. The Critical Care Transport Nurse acts as a professional representative of Bon Secours Mercy Health to the community, as an educator to professional groups, to emergency medical services and promotes Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric). The Critical Care Transport Nurse will be hired in on a ground Mobile Intensive Care Unit base with a progression towards rotor wing flight cross training if interested and openings are available.

Education

• Required: 2-year Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Required:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Ohio
  • CAMTS approved advanced certification (CFRN or CTRN) – required within 18 months of hire
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • TNCC and ITLS – required within 6 months of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required within 6 months of hire
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – required within 6 months of hire
  • FEMA 100, 200, & 700 – required within 6 months of hire
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification – required within 6 months of hire
• Preferred (required for Wauseon Flight Base):
  • Michigan Registered Nurse license
  • EMT or Paramedic Certification
  • Michigan EMT or Paramedic Certification

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of professional nursing experience in critical care with at least 1 year of emergency care experience
• Orientation: 16-week minimum orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures
• Analytical abilities: Sound nursing knowledge, problem solving skills for effective formulation of a plan of care, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient condition
• Interpersonal skills: Sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel
• Leadership skills: To participate in professional and community education programs and to effectively maintain good public relations for the institution

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support