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Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position has responsibility for providing advanced life support for critically ill/injured obstetrical and neonatal patients at the scene or inter-hospital facility as part of an air transport team, under the stresses of flight and hazardous environmental conditions. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

+ Participates as an active member of the Airmed Air Transport Team and is responsible for performing assigned duties.

+ Manages and cares for the high risk obstetric and NBICU patient.

+ Assists with locating and establishing a landing zone for the aircraft.

+ Transports, lifts and carries various weights (up to 50 lbs) and diameters of equipment at the scene of an accident.

+ Provides and oversees direct patient care assessing, diagnosing and evaluating actual or potential health problems while the patient is being transported.

+ Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solving patient care problems according to needs and established nursing protocols.

+ Transfers patients and equipment from aircraft, carts and gurneys during the loading and unloading phases of transport operations.

+ Provides written support documentation to follow-up patient information.

+ Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

+ Trains and assists new staff either at the scene or an inter-hospital facility.

+ Provides in-patient IV services as required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

+ Ability to provide care to the population served.

+ Ability to maintain education requirements as outlined by the Commission of Accreditation of Medical Transports Systems (CAMTS) and facilitated by Nurse Educator.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and use of a variety of equipment to include: Sapphire Pump, Zoll Monitor/Defibrillator, Glidescope, and other miscellaneous tools and equipment used in rescue and transport operations.

+ Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.

+ Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 24 hour, extended or alternative shifts.

+ Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.

+ Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.

+ Ability to lift and carry various weight and diameters of equipment.

+ Demonstrated professional behavior at all times and in circumstances that are job-related.

+ Ability to meet AirMed weight requirement of less than 215 lbs. while fully dressed for flight duty.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ Three years experience in High Risk Labor and Delivery or level 3 NBICU.

+ AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Heart Rate certification within six months of hire (For High Risk OB Nurse).

+ Obtain RNC within 1 year of hire (Options: RNC-OB, RNC-EFM, RNC-NICU).

Licenses Required

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

+ Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

+ Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

+ Current RQI Healthcare Provider PALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The PALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

_* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department._

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ STABLE (optional, recommended if never taken the course before).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This position involves intensive work that my exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position are subject the hazards of air flight and environmental conditions at the scene of patient pick up. Workers are required to function in close quarters and are subject to loud noise.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _75415_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Variable_

**Work Schedule** _24 hours/week in AirMed, 12 hours/week in the NICU_

**Location Name** _University of Utah Hospital_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _UUH ANC 29A AIR AMBULANCE OB_

**Category** _Nursing_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_