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Job Title: Flight RN Per DiemLocation: Danville, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: Per DiemWork Type: Part timeDepartment: JM-Life Flight DivisionDate Posted: 11/14/2024Job ID: R-29385Job SummaryProvides nursing care to Life Flight. Follows and adheres to Act 37 standards and protocols.Job DutiesProvides nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.Practices nursing within their scope of practice as defined by the state and Geisinger, maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.Communicates educational needs to the Life Flight clinical leadership team, Operations Manager or Medical Director.This includes maintaining skills checklist and continuing education record monthly, attends continuing education programs pertinent to area of practice.Remains knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.Maintains medical interior of Life Flight aircraft and ground ambulances.Assures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.Assures orderly environment in Hangar and Elevator Glasshouse areas as well as assigned Life Flight base.Functions as a flight crew member.Assists the pilot when needed.This includes attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.Serves as member of neonatal retrieval team when transporting neonatal patients by air or ground transport.Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient and equipment during all phases of flight.Serves as a role model, teacher and clinical resource.Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned Completes reports when applicable for all safety related incidents.Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.Provides input to the clinical management team for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position DetailsAdditional Requirements:One of the following specialty certifications required upon hire:CCRN- Critical Care Flight RNCEN Certified Emergency Nurse SpecializationCFRN Certified Flight RNCTRN- Certified Transport RN Specialization*CFRN required within one year of orientation. Required experience: Three years of nursing experience, minimum of two years critical care experience. Prior critical care transport experience is required.EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified within one year - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program; Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Flight Registered Nurse within one year of hire - Board of Certification for Emergency NursingOur Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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