Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport provides professional nursing care to critically injured or ill patients throughout all phases of emergency ground and air transportation. Evaluates and treats patients prior to and during transport, ensuring patient safety and implementing life support measures as needed. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport monitors patient condition, documents nursing care, and reports patient status to clinical staff at receiving medical facility. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. May require Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Flight Transport's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Shift: Night
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Summary:
A Transport Respiratory Therapist is a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who maintains their Registered status under the National Board for Respiratory Care guidelines. Upon successful completion of the transport orientation, the Transport RRT provides comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients. Transport RRT, through the use of expanded skills, is responsible for accurate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with established guidelines while on transport and in the Intensive Care Units or Emergency Department. The Transport RRT assists the Transport RN in the stabilization and care of patients during transport under the direction of protocols and designated Baptist Health neonatal physicians/providers.
Other information:
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's degree preferred. One year of neonatal experience required. LRCP or RRT license required. Able to work independently and as a member of a team. Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.