Position Summary:
Sign on Bonus Available!!!
(external candidates only)
$10,000 sign-on bonus available and
$5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or
$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)
for nurses with 1 or more years experience
The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCTRN) provides high quality nursing care including triage, assessment and treatment utilizing the policies and protocols within the scope of practice as directed by the Critical Care Transport Program Medical Director. The CCTRN, in collaboration with their partner, will assess the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for a safe transport to an appropriate facility. The CCTRN will be qualified to provide care for patients across the life span. The CCTRN will be responsible the ensuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The CCTRN will also be responsible for public relations activities in the region, education of regional providers, quality review of transports, case study reviews, among other PR and quality activities. When not on flights, the CCTRN will "task" within the hospital or other affiliated hospital facilities, as needed. This position requires work on both air and ground ambulances during assigned shifts.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Indiana within 6 months and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 3 months or Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Certification within 3 months and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 100 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 months and Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 months and National Nursing Certification CFRN (Certified Flight RN), CCRN (Critical Care RN), CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse), CTRN (Certified Transport RN) within 2 years.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years' experience in area that includes high acuity and critical decision making. These units may include, but are not limited to: ICU, NICU, PACU, ED, L&D, House Officer, Rapid Response RN or comparable hospital inpatient roles
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
-Highly trained and adaptable -Capable of working independently and under high levels of stress -Maintain composure under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously -Excellent communication skills
Essential Functions:
Delivers patient care as directed by Patient Care Guidelines, or online medical directionComplies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipmentParticipates in patient and referring institution follow upParticipates in planned outreach marketing and education activitiesAttends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentationAssists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested (i.e., radio, navigational and visual observation activities)Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipmentServes as flight resource to neonatal/obstetric personnel when transporting specialty team and patientActs as preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assignedConducts safety briefings as necessaryCommunicates with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient condition, history, treatments, response to treatments and other relevant informationMaintains safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the aircraft, equipment and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongingsAbility to work in confined mobile spacesParticipates in departmental quality improvement activitiesCompletes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing and administrative information is completeBecomes knowledgeable in all aspects of flight physiology, flight safety procedures, ground handling, emergency and non-emergent ambulance operations, navigation and radio or telephonic communicationWill remain within the safety standard of 235 pounds or less (235 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat)Adheres to Carle Behavior StandardsPromotes Critical Care Transport programs throughout Carle HealthAbility to work in both air and ground transport vehiclesOther duties as assign
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.