Nurses Hour In Usa Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Transport Manager and/or Medical Director(s). Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
• Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital and Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft or ambulance to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft/ambulance clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by USA Health Children’s & Women’s Transport Medical Director(s).
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives.
• Participates regularly in USA Health Children’s & Women’s Transport team meetings, activities, projects, and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Skills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and 2 years critical care or pediatric emergency department experience Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and 2 years critical care or pediatric emergency department experience Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.