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Organization:
Critical Care Transport
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? Join our team at LifeFlight's Critical Care Ground Team, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in our state-of-the-art Critical Care Ambulance.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse on our LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Team, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing advanced care to critically ill patients. Our team is comprised of an EMT/AEMT, Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care Nurse. Our fully functional critical care ground ambulance is equipped with essential tools for advanced care, including blood products, full monitoring with invasive hemodynamic values, specialized equipment such as Hamilton T1 ventilator, ISTAT, Medtronic pacemaker, High flow Nasal Cannula, 8-channel IV pump, a vast number of medications, and knowledge to operate VAD, Impella, IABP, and ECMO.
The nurse will also apply the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient continuum of care Effectively communicates pertinent patient information to the remainder of the CCGT team and accepting team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals with partner and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Further professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to LifeFlight, the TN State EMS office, KY State EMS office, the TN Board of Nursing, and CAMTS.
Position Shift:
36 hrs/wk; Full-Time Night Shift
Three (3) 12-hour shifts
$10,000 signing bonus for eligible new hires
Relocation stipend available based on mileage
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ORGANIZATION
LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport
JOB SUMMARY
Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Further professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Registered Nurse License Required; must be eligible for compact license KY/TN
- 3 years relevant experience
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
- NRP (can be obtained during orientation)
- TNCC (equivalent advanced trauma certification) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- NRP (can be obtained on orientation)
- Advanced certification must be obtained (CTRN or CFRN)
- EMT/AEMT certification required within one year of hire - KY & TN
Preferred
- Advanced Nursing Certification (CTRN or CFRN)
- EMS Certification - KY & TN
- NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
- Previous transport experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
- Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
- Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Care Planning (Advanced) Able to determine life sustaining measures for optimal outcomes and possible reversal of underlying medical conditions.
- Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Advanced) Possesses advanced proficiency to assess and reevaluate changing patient conditions to include managing multiple IV infusions (i.e. vasopressors, sedation infusions, pain medication, anxiolytics, antihypertensive infusions) Analysis of advanced cardiac and respiratory equipment to changing patient’s needs. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other intensive care pathways. Clinical understanding of laboratory and radiological studies.
- Evidence-Based Practice(advanced) Possesses proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
- Safety- Practices proper lifting techniques and always optimizes safety standards.
- Technology fluid, able to navigate surveys, QR codes, online databases for medication and patient resources, online medical records, and digital protocols.
Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!
Achieve the Remarkable:
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Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
