Critical Care Transport RN
Department: Airlife & Specialty Transport
Entity: Olney Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 41537
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Rotating
Location: Olney, IL
Usual Schedule: 1on, 1off, 1on, 5 off
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Richland Memorial Hospital
Nursing Specialty: Emergency Services
Weekend Requirements: yes
Holiday Requirements: yes
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Position Summary:
Sign on Bonus Available
(external candidates only)
$10,000 sign-on bonus available and
$5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or
$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)
for nurses with 1 or more years experience
The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCTRN) provides high quality nursing care including triage, assessment and treatment utilizing the policies and protocols within the scope of practice as directed by the Critical Care Transport Program Medical Director. The CCTRN, in collaboration with their partner, will assess the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for a safe transport to an appropriate facility. The CCTRN will be qualified to provide care for patients across the life span. The CCTRN will be responsible the ensuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The CCTRN will also be responsible for public relations activities in the region, education of regional providers, quality review of transports, case study reviews, among other PR and quality activities. When not on flights, the CCTRN will "task" within the hospital or other affiliated hospital facilities, as needed. This position requires work on both air and ground ambulances during assigned shifts. Qualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Indiana within 6 months and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 3 months or Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Certification within 3 months and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 100 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 months and Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 months and National Nursing Certification CFRN (Certified Flight RN), CCRN (Critical Care RN), CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse), CTRN (Certified Transport RN) within 2 years. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three (3) years' experience in area that includes high acuity and critical decision making. These units may include, but are not limited to: ICU, NICU, PACU, ED, L&D, House Officer, Rapid Response RN or comparable hospital inpatient roles SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE -Highly trained and adaptable -Capable of working independently and under high levels of stress -Maintain composure under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously -Excellent communication skills Essential Functions:
Delivers patient care as directed by Patient Care Guidelines, or online medical direction
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Participates in patient and referring institution follow up
Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested (i.e., radio, navigational and visual observation activities)
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Serves as flight resource to neonatal/obstetric personnel when transporting specialty team and patient
Acts as preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned
Conducts safety briefings as necessary
Communicates with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient condition, history, treatments, response to treatments and other relevant information
Maintains safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the aircraft, equipment and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongings
Ability to work in confined mobile spaces
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities
Completes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing and administrative information is complete
Becomes knowledgeable in all aspects of flight physiology, flight safety procedures, ground handling, emergency and non-emergent ambulance operations, navigation and radio or telephonic communication
Will remain within the safety standard of 235 pounds or less (235 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat)
Adheres to Carle Behavior Standards
Promotes Critical Care Transport programs throughout Carle Health
Ability to work in both air and ground transport vehicles
Other duties as assign
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