Flight RN

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department:UCHlth Life Line Fixed Wing

Work Schedule:

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Flex

Pay:$38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:

Provides direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport.

Responsibilities:
Provides patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to appropriate team member at the accepting medical facility.
Documents patient assessment, evaluation, interventions, patient response to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within the established timeframe. Participates in Pre and Post Transport briefings. Provides patient follow up to referral agencies.
Ensures equipment is in working order, noting any discrepancies and ensuring steps toward resolution. Completes all required vehicle and equipment checklists.
Collaborates across disciplines to drive success and improve outcomes. Provides safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed. Active participant in safety, education, quality, and outreach.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years’ experience. Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Required Licensure:
  Colorado OR Multi-state compact RN License ti-state compact Nursing License within six (6) months of hire. Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN). Valid driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); and any one of the following:
  Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), or TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN). Tracked by department:
  Relevant license and certifications as determined at position level.
  
  Minimum Experience:
  
  3 years ICU, Emergency department (or combination of both) experience. Preferred:
  Previous Flight, CCT or EMS experience. Instructor certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC or TNCC or ATCN).

• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus:
  
  UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:
  
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and…