What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Life Flight, Allegheny General Hospital position at Highmark Health?
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
Date Posted : 20240830Department : Life FlightLocation : Rotation between LF bases (Clarion / Butler / Indiana) (Canonsburg / Rostraver / Indiana)Status : Full TimeShift : 12 hour shifts day / night rotationsUnion : Yes
THE UNIT :
Allegheny General was the first hospital in our area to have fixed wing emergency transport Allegheny General was the first hospital in our area to have fixed wing emergency transport We provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care for critically ill patients who need immediate attention 24 / 7 Life Flight has completed more than 75,000 missions within a four state area / 130 mile radius We service Pennsylvania, Southeastern Ohio, Northern WV and Western Maryland
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL :
AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center 5 state of the art ICU's State of the art Cancer Center 550 Beds
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK :
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Assumes and maintains responsibility for the patient and the onset of transferred care to the final disposition in the transport environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills. Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including EMS, for the plan of care from presentation through disposition. Monitors safety of self and others working in and around the aircraft. Participation in quality assurance programs such as chart audits and case reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Minimum five (5) years recent Emergency / ICU Registered Nurse experience within a level 1 or level 2 trauma center or tertiary center
OR FP-C with 4 years (8320 hours) flight paramedic experience and 1 year (2080 hours) of RN ICU experience at an ICU designated acceptable by the LifeFlight Medical Director
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification all three required upon application
Must meet height and weight restrictions upon application
PA PHRN or PA EMT-P or NREMt-P certification required within 1 year of hire CFRN Certification is required within 1 year of successful completion of the orientation program Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
At least one of the following advanced certifications : CEN or CCRN or CTRN or TCRN NRP or PHTLS or ITLS
Disclaimer : _
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
Compliance Requirement_
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.__As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.__Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation / gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation / gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity ( _https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / migrated\_files / employers / poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized.pdf_ )We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants NoticeReq ID : J250037 Learn More
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