Flight RN - Flight Nurse or Critical Care Flight Nurse

Company: CHI Saint Joseph Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

Flight RNOverview

CHI St. Joseph Health - College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area's only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

* Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
* Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
* Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
* Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
* Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transport.
* Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

* Education
* Required: Associate's Degree
* Major
* Required: Nursing
* Experience
* Required: Minimum of three (3) years of current critical care/emergency experience Flight or transport
* Preferred: Five (5) years experience of current critical care/emergency experience Flight.
* Skills
* Required: Basic computer skills; basic communication skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and customers.
* Licensure/Certifications
* Required: Current active RN license issued by the state of Texas and in good standing with the issuing authority. DSHS EMT-Basic Certification. American Heart Association BLS CPR
* ACLS and PALS, PHTLS obtained within 6 months of hire.
* Preferred: NRP, Instructor certification, CFRN within 24 months of hire.

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