Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center seeks a Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse (RN) to provide emergency nursing care to patients transported via the Mercy Health Life Flight Network. You will assess, plan, organize, document, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider, serving patients across all age groups including neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

You will be hired initially on a ground Mobile Intensive Care Unit base with the opportunity to progress toward rotor wing flight cross-training if interested and openings become available. This role requires you to act as a professional representative of Bon Secours Mercy Health to the community, serve as an educator to professional groups and emergency medical services, and promote Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center as regional referral centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and efficient emergency nursing care to transported patients
• Assess, plan, organize, document, and evaluate patient care in conjunction with another Critical Care Transport Care provider
• Serve as a professional representative of Bon Secours Mercy Health to the community
• Educate professional groups and emergency medical services
• Assist in the provision of care to patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric)

Required Qualifications

• Current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio
• 3 years of professional nursing experience in critical care with at least 1 year of emergency care experience
• CAMTS approved advanced certification (CFRN or CTRN) required or obtained within 18 months of hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• TNCC and ITLS certifications required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire
• FEMA 100, 200, and 700 certifications required within 6 months of hire
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification required within 6 months of hire
• Analytical abilities and sound nursing knowledge
• Problem-solving skills for effective formulation and implementation of patient care plans
• Ability to document pertinent patient information appropriately
• Effective communication skills with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel
• Demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs
• Ability to maintain good public relations for the institution

Education

• Minimum: 2-year Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Michigan Registered Nurse license (required for Wauseon Flight Base)
• EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)
• Michigan EMT or Paramedic Certification (required for Wauseon Flight Base)

Orientation and Training

• 16-week minimum orientation required to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance and mental health resources with discounts
• Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.