Req #: 239413Department: AIRLIFT NORTHWEST - JUNEAU, AKPosting Date: 10/07/2024Closing Info:
Closes On 10/25/2024Salary: 90% of $7596 - $13,798 per monthShift: Alternate Work ShiftNotes:
As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908a11y.pdf) .Airlift Northwest
Flight Nurse, Juneau, Alaska Base.
90% FTE, variable shifts.The Flight Nurse is accountable for the completion of all Airlift Northwest work assignments. They are responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities. This includes provision of basic, as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient. The position requires proficiency in the care of critically ill and injured patients across the age spectrum from newborn to the geriatric population and knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the aircraft and during flight. The Flight Nurse must also be familiar with aircraft operating procedures and safety practices. The ability to establish positive interpersonal and professional relationships is essential.REQUIREMENTS:
1. Nursing License in good standing. Must obtain Alaska and Washington license prior to start.
2. Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
3. B.S.N. preferred.
4. Five years’ experience in a critical care Emergency department and/or specialty care area with preference given to a combination of pediatric/adult experience.
5. Patient transport experience preferred.
6. Excellent physical health with full use of all extremities and no lifting limitations.
7. No vision limitations or hearing deficit. The Flight Nurse must also be in excellent mental health with the ability to cope with extreme emotional and physical stress.
8. Conforms to current guidelines for weight.
9. Adherence to Airlift Northwest dress code.
10. Adherence to all Airlift Northwest policies and procedures.
11. Airlift Northwest is a dynamic flight program which may, in the future, choose to position/move aircraft to distant locations.
12. Refrain from drug/alcohol use 12 hours prior to and during all on-call assignments.
13. Special Skills: advanced clinical assessment, prioritizing and stabilization skills. Ability to communicate well and promote positive interpersonal relationships with patients, families, health care and aviation professionals.
14. Desire to promote and maintain favorable public opinion of the flight program.
15. Two-year commitment to the Airlift Northwest flight program.
16. A current passport is a prerequisite to hiring. Must carry a passport on all transports.
17. ACLS, PALS, NRP current prior to hire, trauma course to be provided and maintained.
18. Advanced nursing certification (CCRN/CEN/CFRN etc., ) required prior to hire.
19. Must obtain CFRN within 1 year of employmentDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Safety is the flight nurse’s first priority. As such, you must comply with all published safety policies and procedures. If you observe an unsafe practice or condition in any aspect of organization, you must initiate reporting and resolution of the issue. This may include submission of safety concern forms to ALNW safety committee.
2. Will actively and positively participate in shift briefings, cabin checklists, debriefings and other procedures.
3. Acquires extensive working knowledge of policies, procedures and protocols related to the Airlift Northwest program.
4. Acquire and maintain a strong knowledge base in critical care practice.
5. The Flight Nurse is accountable to the Chief Flight Nurse for adherence to written standards care and ALNW policies and procedures.
6. The Flight Nurse must be able to stabilize and manage patients involved in air transport from interfacility ICU transports, as well as the management of specific air medical problems in flight.
7. The Flight Nurse is expected to have knowledge of applicable sections of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
8. Selects and prepares special equipment for transport according to patient needs and aircraft used. Is responsible for checking bags, equipment and aircraft prior to departure.
9. Prepares aircraft environment for anticipated patient needs on the outbound trip:
1)Oxygen therapy, 2) equipment for airway management, 3) IV fluids, 4) specific medications and 5) other required treatments.
10. On arrival at referring site, introduces transport personnel, assists with and directs stabilization procedures and preparation of the patient for flight.
11. Consults with appropriate medical control. Compiles necessary documents and data to be transported with patient.
12. In-flight, is responsible for delivery of total patient care. The Flight Nurse continually monitors patient status in coordination with another flight nurse and intervenes as necessary. The Flight Nurse maintains electronic and written records of patient condition and care provided according to established standards and guidelines.
13. The Flight Nurse assists in additional patient care as required on arrival to the receiving hospital. All records and reports are transferred to receiving personnel.
14. After transfer of the patient is complete, the Flight Nurse is responsible for restocking flight bags and aircraft. Equipment must be cleaned and maintained so that it is ready for the next flights. Any problems with equipment, patient management or other agency personnel will be immediately reported to the Airlift Administrator on Call and/ or the Medical Director as appropriate. Participates in post flight debrief with crew and communication center.
15. Completes flight records, computer charting, and airway documentation tracking and other quality improvement projects and data collection as required.
16. Participates in any debriefing meeting with Medical Director, Chief Flight Nurse, Nurse Managers and other staff as appropriate when requested.
17. Attends no less than ½ of the scheduled flight team meetings per year. Is responsible for the information provided in the minutes and educational content of the flight nurse staff meetings.
18. Must maintain currency in all required licensure, certifications, professional certifications, education, skills training and clinical rotations.
19. Participates in teaching and training of orientees.
20. Participates in public education programs and public relations functions.
21. Is responsible for a positive public image of Airlift Northwest at all times while on duty.
22. Develops proficiency in the use of radios and/or giving short reports.
23. Will uphold all Airlift Northwest policies and procedures related to Compliance, HIPPA and all applicable federal, state and/or local laws and regulations.
25. Recognition of small work pool assets and extra shift coverage may be requested to ensure aircraft staffing at a variety of bases.
26. Other duties as required.
COMMENT: Extensive training in the required skills, altitude and flight physiology and stabilization standards will be provided.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Seasonal exposure to extreme cold and heat. Frequent temperature changes from outside to inside.
2. Exposure to noise and vibrations during flight.
3. Exposure to hypoxia during flight.
4. Exposure to high-ionized radiation during flight.
5. Possible exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals during transport of patients who have been exposed
6. Possible exposure to dehydration, motion sickness, gas expansion, sudden decompression during flight.
7. Possible exposure to undiagnosed communicable disease.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.