What are the responsibilities and job description for the FLIGHT RN position at Trinity Hospitals?
- POSITION SUMMARY
- The Flight RN practices in accordance with philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the hospital; functions within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical and nursing directors.
The Flight RN functions include the identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of emergency care for acutely ill neonates, pediatrics and adults in collaboration with the medical control physician. This person is responsible for obtaining pertinent medical histories, performing physician examinations and formulating differential diagnoses and care management plans. Responsibilities include performing necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for identification and management of problems.
- Also, important is the need to provide family centered care, including psychosocial support, education and transfer planning in conjunction with referral staff.
Represents the hospital to health care professionals in referring hospitals.
- Maintains effective communication with referral staff and families.
Initiates and participates in educational, research, professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the transport program operation and the individuals own professional development.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses and Certifications Required
- Current or temporary RN license in North Dakota or compact RN licensure.
- BLS certification required upon hire.
- Adult/General Crew : Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within first year of hire.
- Specialty Crew (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) : NRP required upon hire. S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred.
- Educational Requirements
- RN program as evidenced by licensure.
- Official diploma or transcript from the school/university from where Degree was received.
- Experience Requirements
- Adult/General Crew : 3 years Critical Care experience preferred.
- Specialty Crew (NICU) : 2 years Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience preferred.
- Special Skills or Training Requirements
- As required by specific units.
- Licenses and Certifications Required
