RN - Flight/ Transport - AirCare - Full-Time/ Part-Time
Core
Provide critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicles to UMMC or other designated facilities.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Flight/Transport)
Builds
Patient transport services for inter-facility and scene transports
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine / Aviation
Required skills
Emergency and critical care nursing, Patient evaluation and care planning, Medication administration, Equipment maintenance, Regulatory compliance, Disaster response
Preferred skills
Neonatal resuscitation, Advanced cardiac life support, Pediatric advanced life support, Specialty certification (CEN, CCCRN, CFRN, CTRN)
Technologies
Helicopters, Stretcher, Medical monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Evaluate, plan, administer, and document nursing care for patients during transport. Provide physical and psychological comfort to patients. Monitor patient condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs. Precept medical students, residents, and paramedic students. Ensure equipment and supplies are available and functional. Promote a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach programs. Ensure regulatory compliance of patient care provided during flight transport.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC