Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION 

 

Mercy Health

 

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Responsible for providing emergency nursing care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Mercy St. Vincent's Life Flight. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in conjunction with the flight physician or critical care transport paramedic. The Critical Care Transport Nurse acts as a professional representative of Mercy St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center to the community, as an educator to professional groups, to emergency medical services and promotes Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric).

EDUCATION:

• Required Minimum Education:
• 2 year Associates Degree
• Specialty/Major: Nursing

Preferred Education:

• 4 year Bachelors Degree
• Specialty/Nursing

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Ohio
• CAMTS approved advanced certification (CCRN, CSC, ACNPC, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, or CTRN) required or obtained within one year of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required
• Basic Trauma Life Support Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS Instructor certification preferred.
• ACLS Instructor certification preferred.
• EMT Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years of professional nursing experience in critical care with at least 1 year of emergency care experience.
• Required:
• Work requires 6 months’ orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.
• Must possess analytical abilities, sound nursing knowledge, problem solving skills for the effective formulation of a plan of care, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient-condition.
• Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must have demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs; and to effectively maintain good public relations for the institution.

Hours per pay period:

Hours:

Includes: nights, weekends and holidays

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Life Flight 1 - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.