RN - Transport Nurse- Air St. Luke's
US-ID-Boise
careers
Req #: 104188
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our dedicated Air St. Luke's RNs are critical in providing exceptional, patient-centered care. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which ultimately drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. What You Can Expect: * Critical Care Transport that includes rotor, fixed wing, and ground transport * Full time and part time options available * Variable days/nights with a mix of 24 and 12 hour shifts. Includes holidays and weekends. * Travel may be necessary between Boise, Wood River, and Twin Falls Qualifications: * Education: Nursing Degree * Experience: 3 years' RN experience in a critical care and/or emergency department * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross * Current RN licensure from the State of Practice * Current Valid Driver's License * Rotor only: Due to aircraft weight restrictions, weight plus full flight suit and helmet cannot exceed 240 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: * CFRN = Certified Flight Registered Nurse; NRP = Neonatal Resuscitation Provider; TPATC = Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Certification Responsibilities: The Transport Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients during emergency ground and/or air transport. * Requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences of all patient populations. * Collaborates with other internal and external health care professionals during the treatment and transport of the critically ill or injured patients. * Provides professional nursing services in the assessment, treatment and care of patients during transport. Will assess acute changes in patient conditions and respond with appropriate intervention. * Uses critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care. * Works as a member of an independent or collaborative team using protocols or with the guidance of on-line medical control. * Works in conjunction with a transport paramedic or a respiratory therapist to meet the needs of patients. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Nursing Degree * Experience: 3 years' RN experience in a critical care and/or emergency department * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * Current RN licensure from the State of Practice * Current Valid Driver's License
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