The University of Michigan Health System, regionally and nationally known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, seeks high functioning, experienced critical care / emergency nurses for our Survival Flight Program. Survival Flight transports complicated ICU and Emergency patients to advanced levels of care, implementing evidence-based practice interventions. The purpose of the Survival Flight Initial Training Curriculum is to prepare the proficient emergency / critical care nurse for clinical practice as a Survival Flight Nurse at Michigan Medicine. This program is intended to transform a practicing skilled and experienced critical care bedside nurse into a transport nurse that meets and exceeds the practice standards of Survival Flight and Michigan Medicine. This is a rigorous and extensive orientation which requires personal motivation and dedication as a self-directed learner. Outstanding interpersonal skills as evidenced by peer feedback, annual evaluations and demonstrated during the interview process.
Training and education of the Survival Flight Nurse will include but is not limited to the ten Core Training Modules: Introduction to the Transport Environment, Safety and Operations, Basic and Advanced Airway Management, Emergency and Trauma Care, Ventilator Management of the Critically Ill Child and Adult, Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Critical Care, High Risk Obstetrics and Introductory Radiology and Diagnostics. Clinical education will also include Survival Flight Third-rider experience, focused-ICU, or other ICU patient care areas (based on employee needs), Clinical Skills Lab, and scenarios, discussion forums, and Competency-Based Education. The entry-level flight nurse will be required to obtain Paramedic training and Michigan Licensure during the initial orientation training period, and no later than twelve (12) months following orientation start date.
The CCRN or CFRN is required at time of hire. Successful completion of both is required within 24 months of hire.
The Initial orientation Training Period will be between nine (9) and twelve (12) months, depending on specific needs and progress. This individual will be considered a Survival Flight employee for the duration of their training. Shift assignment will occur after successful completion of the initial orientation. Successful completion of the orientation requires meeting the behaviors of the Professional Framework (RSAM) for a Flight Nurse at the Competent Level and successful completion and licensure as a Paramedic in the State of Michigan.
The basic function and responsibility of the Survival Flight Nurse is to provide care, treatment, and appropriate life support and/or stabilization of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients across the lifespan. The nurse collaborates with other health team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity in patient care. The nurse participates with health team members for problem solving in area management.
These patients require care at regional referral and / or ACS designated level I or II Trauma Centers. The flight nurse collaborates with other health team members and associated resource persons to problem solve, implement treatment modalities and interventions to maximize patient outcomes. For these reasons it is vital that Survival Flight nurses are committed to safe operations, premier customer service and clinical practice, and leadership in education.
one position on this posting replaces #255310
Current licensure to practice as a RN in the State of Michigan
Currently working as a full time RN (at least 0.9 FTE or greater) in a Regional Referral Critical Care Unit, Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department, or Flight Nurse for the previous twelve (12) months.
A MINIMUM of four (4) years total (1.0 FTE) of RN experience as a permanent employee (does not include per diem, temporary or nursing float pool experience) in the following areas:
1) A minimum of one (1) year (1.0 FTE) of adult or pediatric ICU (does not include Neonatal ICU) experience as a RN in a referral center / tertiary care center is required
2) Emergency Department experience in a Level I trauma center/regional referral center.
3) For candidates with four plus years of ICU nursing experience, Paramedic or Flight Nurse field experience may be considered for ED requirement if the candidate has practiced as a senior paramedic for greater than two (2) years in a busy 911 system.
Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) license required
Current Michigan Paramedic Licensure -OR- currently enrolled in a paramedic program (must be completed at time of orientation completion date or within one (1) year of hire, whichever is sooner).
Current AHA BCLS and either a current ACLS or PALS certification. The missing certification is required within six (6) months of hire date.
Must have either CCRN and/or CFRN certification at time of hire.
A commitment to professional practice and development as a RN leader, to include at least one (1) of the following roles: manager, supervisor, charge nurse, committee leadership, project lead, and or preceptor experience
Problem solving skills and independent decision making as a RN, to include at least one (1) of the following activities: committee/unit involvement, publishing in a peer-review journal, teaching or instruction roles, research or project involvement.
Additional Requirements related to the interview testing: Testing of clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills will be required at the time of interview and require a score of 80% to be considered for this position.
1) Testing may include clinical simulation scenarios, written exam, and/or tabletop scenario discussions
2) Ability to demonstrate critical thi
