Flight Nurse career at American Medical Response in ‘Aiea

American Medical Response is at present recruited Flight Nurse on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:24:44 GMT. Job Summary: 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 Received: 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...

Flight Nurse

Location: ‘Aiea Hawaii

Description: American Medical Response is at present recruited Flight Nurse right now, this career will be placed in Hawaii. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Summary:
Utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to all ill and/or injured patients aboard fixed wing aircraft, and during ground transportation.

Supervisio! n Received:
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 AMR AIR Policy/Procedures under the direction of the Medical Director. Direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and AMR AIR 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 thoracotomy Cardioversion Defibrillation Peripheral IV insertion/ Intraosseous inserti! on (EZ-IO) Nasogastric insertion. Recognizes own strengths and! weaknesses and seeks help from appropriate sources. Participates in AMR AIR 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.

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 AMR AIR policies/procedures. These skills include: ECG interpretation, ACLS and PALS procedures, Cardioversion & D! efibrillation, 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, EZ-IO.

The flight nurse is responsible for the knowledge of all medications a patient 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 thorough 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. Mu! scle Relaxants Anti-depressants 22. Ophthalmic Medications Anti-dysryth! mics 23. Pituitary Medications Antifungal 24. Psychotherapeutics Anti-parasitic 25. Sedatives Anti-psychotics 26. Serums Antihypertensive 27. Vaccines Anti-inflammatory medication (including NSAIDS)

Research:
Identifies and assists in the development of appropriate research projects, assists in data collection through involvement with AMR AIR research program.

Marketing:
Maintains a customer service attitude. Participates in marketing activities of AMR AIR. Maintains a professional appearance/demeanor at all times. Promotes harmonious working relationships within AMR AIR and with AMR AIR referral sources.

Leadership/Professionalism:
Actively supports the mission of AMR AIR. Promotes and creates a positive team spirit. Subscribe to the AMR AIR standards of care. Actively participates in local and national professional organizations. Promotes positive community relations using appropriate interpersonal skills.
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 AMR AIR, its employees, practices, v! endors, clients, patient or family, unless disclosure is required for r! esponsible 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.

Requirements
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to American Medical Response.

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This career starts available on: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:24:44 GMT

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