What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Flight Neonatal Nurse position at Intermountain Health?
Life Flight Neonatal Nurse at Intermountain Health
The Life Flight Neonatal Nurse provides critical care in diverse, non-traditional environments, such as aircraft or ambulances, for critically ill patients of various age groups. This role requires advanced certifications and the ability to perform under pressure while coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
Job Description:
The Flight Nurse demonstrates advanced critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in diverse and non-traditional settings.
Scope
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, and adult.
All Life Flight medical crew members may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position. These work conditions include, but are not limited to:
performance of essential job responsibilities in a moving aircraft or ground ambulance as well as the potential to do so in an outdoor environment (inclement weather, extremes of temperature, steep terrain, back country, etc.),
exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of an aircraft or ground ambulance,
unpressurized helicopter flight at altitudes which may range to 10,000 feet,
unexpected depressurization of fixed wing at altitude,
exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious disease in an enclosed space.
Life Flight medical crewmembers are required to participate in on-going random drug testing program.
Life Flight RNs must have an advanced certification (CCRN, CFRN, CNPT, CEN, or CTRN) or are expected to receive one within 2 years of hire.
Job Essentials
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Assesses: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
P
Plans: Uses assessment information and independent critical thinking skills to autonomously and collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
I
Implements: Directs medical care via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate.
E
Evaluates: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction.
V
Evaluates transports according to Life Flight Quality Management criteria and guidelines.
R
Revise plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.
O
Organizes patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
F
Focuses on providing quality patient care while maintaining high level of professionalism.
M
Maintains current certifications and licensures as required by position.
S
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
I
Incorporates evidence-based practice into daily practice.
N
Participates in ongoing education and training.
G
Grounds herself/himself in the principles of nursing practice.
T
Takes initiative in seeking solutions to problems.
Carefully evaluates situations to determine best course of action.
Ambulatory Setting
Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Manages equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintains accurate records and reports.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Documents accurately and timely.
Provides clear and concise communication.
Resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
Upholds the highest standards of patient care and compassion.
Maintains current certifications and licensures as required by position.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
Incorporates evidence-based practice into daily practice.
Participates in ongoing education and training.
Grounds himself/herself in the principles of nursing practice.
Takes initiative in seeking solutions to problems.
Carefully evaluates situations to determine best course of action.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Life Flight Operations Center
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$39.99 - $59.18
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
Life Flight, Neonatal Nurse, Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Pediatric Care, Advanced Nursing, Air Ambulance, Patient Care, Healthcare Provider, Certification
Salary : $40 - $59
