RN Clinical Nurse II - Critical Care Transport - Carolina Air Care

Description Carolina Air Care is a CAMTS accredited critical care and emergency transportation agency serving North Carolina and surrounding areas since 1986. Our assets are comprised of four helicopters as well as a fleet of ambulances dispatched by our communications center “Flightwatch” – all operating 24 hours a day. Helicopter bases are located in Burlington, Aberdeen, Goldsboro, and Rocky Mount. Rotor wing aircraft are staffed with one nurse and one paramedic. They respond to both emergency scene requests as well as interfacility transfers of critically ill patients. Our ground assets are located throughout the Triangle. In addition to the Critical Care Transport teams for the majority of our missions, we also have two dedicated Neonatal Specialty Care Teams, which care for our smallest patients. Along with our Medical Directors, the Education Team ensures that the high standards of Carolina Air Care are maintained through continuing education, evidence‑based medicine, equipment training, high‑fidelity simulations, research studies, and new hire assessments. Flight RN Position This RN will work a full‑time rotating schedule and requires a minimum of 3 years Critical Care/ICU or ED experience (5 years preferred). This state‑employed position is eligible for full‑time benefits and the RN Commitment Incentive Program with relocation incentive based on distance. Summary Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities Education – Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs, attend education programs, use patient education materials, assess readiness to learn, and assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. Evaluation of Care – Identify expected patient outcomes, seek guidance as needed in revising plan of care, participate in interdisciplinary discussions, and communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation – Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required, utilize organization standards, policies and procedures, prioritize care, and consult resources for complex care issues. Leadership – Develop goals, achieve objectives, participate in unit goals and performance improvement, use communication systems, promote cost‑effective care, give feedback, and promote a safe environment. Patient Assessment – Recognize data to determine priorities, synthesize assessment data, anticipate discharge needs, and develop relationships with families to promote advocacy. Planning – Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update plan of care, use multidisciplinary resources, identify and address cultural and ethnic issues, and prioritize tasks. Research – Read relevant journals, bring ideas and questions to the staff for assessment of applicability. Other Information Education Requirements Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment and obtain a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Current trauma certification (or equivalent experience) such as International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), or Pre‑Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Professional Experience Requirements One (1) year of nursing experience. Three (3) years Critical Care/ICU or ED experience required for this Flight RN role, with 5 years preferred. Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Critical Care Transport Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr