AASI Flight Nurse
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: Pinnacle Partners In Medicine is presently looking of AASI Flight Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in Colorado. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to all ill and/or injured patients aboard fixed wing aircraft, and during ground transportation.
Supervision Receiv! ed:
The flight nurse will work under Medical direction of the Medical Director, and under the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse and Management Team.
Responsibilities:
Provide patient care in a transport environment, both in Fixed-wing aircraft and in ground transport, in accordance with established standards of care. Utilizing the nursing process and AASI Policy/Procedures under the direction of the Medical Director.
Direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and AASI Policy/Procedures
Documents patient care completely and concisely, maintaining confidentiality of patients records according to HIPPA standards.
Must attend 90% of scheduled teleconferenced staff meetings.
Professional Development.
Maintains proficiency in clinical skills specific to flight nursing.
Oral intubation
Nasal intubation
Esophageal airway
Selleck Maneuver
Needle thoracotom! y
Cardioversion
Defibrillation
Peri! pheral IV insertion/ Intraosseous insertion
Nasogastric insertion.
Recognizes own strengths and weaknesses and seeks help from appropriate sources.
Participates in AASI committees as directed by the Chief Flight Nurse.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement/Peer Review projects and studies.
Keeps current on new medical developments in critical care by reading professional journals, textbooks, completing required modules and working in critical care areas.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential to the successful completion of a mission.
Research:
Identifies and assists in the development of appropriate research projects, assists in data collection through involvement with AASI research program.
Marketing:
Maintains a customer service attitude.
Participates in marketing activities of AASI.
Maintains a professional appearance/demeanor! at all times.
Promotes harmonious working relationships within AASI and with AASI referral sources.
Advanced Clinical Skills:
After the completion of orientation, training and evaluation by the Medical Director, Chief Flight Nurse and/or Education Coordinator, the AMC will be capable of providing advance life support and emergency procedures when necessary to patients in their care. All medication administration and procedures are to be performed according to AASI policies/procedures.
These skills include: ECG interpretation, ACLS and PALS procedures, Cardioversion & Defibrillation, Airway management, including use of oral and nasal airway, BVM, endotrachial intubation, use of Combi-tube, and appropriate use of Oxygen therapy, Needle thoracotomy in the event of tension pneumothorax, Intraosseous insertion IV fluid management and IV Continuous medication infusion management.
Medication Responsibilities:
The fl! ight nurse is responsible for the knowledge of all medications a patien! t receives. If a
Drug is unfamiliar to the flight nurse; he/she will utilize all possible resources including “Epocrates†on the “PDA†or the Medical Director to obtain necessary information needed for safe administration. The flight nurse must have a through knowledge of all types of medication including, but not limited to:
Analgesics 15. Bronchodilators
Anesthetics 16. Central Nervous System Stimulants
Anti-anxiety medications 17. Diuretics
Antibiotics 18. Gastrointestinal Medications
Anticholenergics 19. Hormones
Anticoagulants 20. Hypnotics
Anti-convulsant 21. Muscle Relaxants
Anti-depressants 22. Ophthalmic Medications
Anti-dysrythmics 23. Pituitary Medications
Antifungal 24. Psychotherapeutics
Anti-parasitic 25. Sedatives
Anti-psychotics 26. Serums
Antihypertensive 27. Vaccines
Anti-inflammatory medication (including NSAIDS)
Professional Conduct: It is expected the flight nurse will:
Demonstrate behavior that reflects integrity, supports objectivity, and fosters trust.
Provide care without discrimination and, with respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Comply with all state and federal laws, especially those which govern and relate to your Professional Practice Act.
Avoid any form of conduct that creates a conflict of interest, and shall follow the principles of ethical business behavior.
Actively maintain and continually improve professional competence, and represent it accurately.
Perform only those procedures or functions in which you are individually competent and which are within the scope of accepted and reasonable practice.
Respect and protect the legal and personal rights of patients you care for, including the right to informed consent and refusal of treatment.
No confidential information ! shall be divulged pertaining to AASI, its employees, practices, vendors! , clients, patient or family, unless disclosure is required for responsible performance of duty, or required by law.
Will not discriminate against other co-workers, patients, families or any person whom you come in professional contact with, based on age, race, gender, religion, cultural differences or sexual orientation.
Will report any and all issues pertaining to personnel, such as, but not limited to, benefits, illness, discrimination, sexual harassment or safety concerns brought to your attention should be reported to your imitate supervisor, management team or the Director of Human Resources .
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Pinnacle Partners In Medicine.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 27 May 2013 00:32:49 GMT