Professional CCG/Flight Nurse - Pittsburgh, PA

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Professional CCG/Flight Nurse to support our Ground team, located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts
• Day and night rotation
• 36 hours per week

Purpose:

The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse is a critical care transport team member responsible for following PA DOH BLS, ALS, and CCG guidelines while caring for critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director during critical care ground and air transports. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse is expected to execute independent judgment to deliver appropriate care consistent with the clinical protocols when contact with a medical command physician is impossible. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse fulfills education and experiential requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives of the STAT MedEvac system always.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment, using educational resources that are required or made available. Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions. Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence to established protocols and standards of care; assess online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects. Always ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity. Actively participates in the development and training of new staff. Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information promptly. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program. Adheres to the current uniform policy. Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to): Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster Participates in shift report from off-going crew Equipment checks Transport log Medication log. Maintains a clean patient environment as well as crew quarters. Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service. Ensures safe operation of the patient-laden stretcher, always employing appropriate stretcher discipline. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of the head of the stretcher, and stretcher movement.
• Completes all official documentation promptly, such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc. Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability. Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools to enhance a safe work environment. Always reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high-stress environment, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers, including creating and sustaining a positive relationship, regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation. Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system. Maintains fitness for duty (if qualified as a flight crew member) by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation to a supervisor on time, no matter how minor.
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard. Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Always adhere to the drug and alcohol policy, including prescription and over-the-counter medicine use.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Three years of clinical experience in critical care and emergency departments.

RN applicants who have two years of experience and functioned previously as a Flight/Critical Care Transport Paramedic may be considered based on the assessment of their role as a paramedic, years in the role, and approval of a transition plan by the Medical Director (in accordance to CAMTS requirements). Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6-2 and cannot exceed 225 pounds when wearing a flight suit, helmet, and boots, fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and being declared fit for duty by the Medical Director. Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization from the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned. Must be able to complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training. Work productively and effectively within a complex environment to handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Professional CCG/Flight Nurse

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Three years of clinical experience with a busy advanced life support, critical care ambulance service, or critical care experience in a hospital setting. RN applicants who have two years of experience and functioned previously as a Flight/Critical Care Transport Paramedic may be considered based on an assessment of their role as a paramedic, years in the role, and approval of a transition plan by the Medical Director (in accordance to CAMTS requirements). Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. To maintain status, maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on the annual performance evaluation. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required for various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days of hire). NIMS 100 (within 90 days of hire). NIMS 200 (within 90 days of hire). NIMS 700 (within 90 days of hire). NIH Stroke Scale Certification (within 90 days of hire). CFRN (within two years of hire). Emergency Service Vehicle Operator preferred. Trauma Nursing Core Course OR Intl Trauma Life Support OR Adv Trauma Life Support OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support. Act 34.

PA RN required upon hire.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100 OR National Incident Management System Incident Command
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-200 OR National Incident Management System Single Resources
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-700 OR National Incident Management System Introduction Course
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran