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Senior Flight Nurse – Pediatric Nurse Educator - Airlift Northwest

WORK SCHEDULE

+ 100% FTE, Variable Shifts.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Director of Education

**DESCRIPTION** : The Pediatric Nurse Educator is responsible for collaborating with the Medical Director, Assistant Directors, flight staff, dispatchers and pilots to development an initial training and ongoing education program to meet the dynamic needs of the patients transported by Airlift Northwest. Responsibilities include: development of initial training program for new flight nurse staff, development on ongoing education program for flight nurse staff, development of preceptor program, act as clinical resource for flight nurse staff. The Nurse Educator will be responsible for documenting: initial training program, ongoing education program, certification requirements, and skills requirements for flight nurse staff. The Nurse Educator will be responsible for coordinating PALS, NRP and Trauma programs, an advanced airway lab. Ensure that Airlift Northwest meets national standards in the areas of orientation and continuing education.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

1. **Educational Resource for Patient Care**

Collaborates with Medical Director, Assistant Directors, flight staff and other members of the transport team to support provision of safe, quality patient transport.

Through educational activities promote creative approaches to patient transport based on the dynamic health care delivery environment and nursing care and practice standards. Supports efforts to assure that all staff function competently within the appropriate scope of practice.

2. **Orientation**

Plans, implements, documents and evaluates components of the nursing orientation program designed to achieve desired competencies and knowledge needed by new flight staff to transport critically ill or injured patients. This includes both the didactic and clinical components of orientation. Ensures that Airlift Northwest meets all national standards in the area of orientation.

3. **Staff Development/Continuing Education**

Promotes and supports an environment that fosters continued learning and professional development. Collaborates with the Education Committee to meet this goal.

Plans, implements, documents and evaluates staff development/inservice offerings to enable flight staff to develop and maintain the required competencies to provide safe, quality transport of critically ill or injured patients. Ensures that Airlift Northwest meets all national standards in the area of continuing education.

4. **Quality Assessment & Improvement**

Participates in development and implementation of quality assessment and improvement programs within Airlift Northwest.

5. **Team Building/Communications**

Develops and maintains relationships with the Medical Director, Nursing Management, and all members of the transport team.

6. **Leadership/Organizational Support**

Participates in departmental policy and procedure development and interpretation for members of the transport team. Contributes to recommendations, implementation and evaluation of change compatible with Airlift Northwest objectives. Contributes to the development of the nursing leadership team on an individual and group basis.

7. **Professional Development**

Demonstrates professional responsibility and leadership through participation in Airlift Northwest, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center and professional activities. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work related experiences and educational opportunities.

8. **Fiscal Responsibility**

Provides input into Airlift Northwest budget planning process. Identifies and explores ways to support a cost-effective environment for the orientation and education of staff and the delivery of nursing care during transport.

+ **Flight skills**

+ **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** 1. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.2. BSN degree. Master’s degree preferred.3. Five years of critical care nursing experience of neonatal, pediatric patients.4. Two years of Airlift Northwest flight nurse experience, preferably in both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.5. Demonstrated ability to organize and teach educational offerings.6. Instructor in BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP preferred.

ABOUT AIRLIFT NORTHWEST

Airlift Northwest is dedicated to providing safe, efficient and compassionate air medical transport for critically ill and injured infants, children and adults, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The region’s first air medical transport service, Airlift Northwest has flown more than 100,000 patients since its founding in 1982. Its helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are strategically located at eight bases throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska. On-board medical experts handle everything from advanced cardiac life support to neonatal resuscitation, all while flying patients to the best available care for their condition.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$98,448.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$178,824.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$1/hour BSN premium

$1.25/hour nursing certification premium

$4.50/hour nights

$4/hour week-ends

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW Airlift Northwest

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.