Job Summary
When you work as the OB AirMed Nursing Supervisor with the University of Utah Healthcares AirMed Department, you have the opportunity to work side by side with other world-class professionals, develop your career and be part of the most renowned Flight Program in the Intermountain Region.
AirMed's main base is The University of Utah Hospital, an academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and major tertiary referral site. Awarded International AAMS 2006 Air Medical Transport Program of the Year, we remain committed to provide a unique experience that allows for continued growth and professional development. AirMed has grown into an outstanding air medical transport service which currently utilizes a combination of four rotor- and two fixed-wing aircraft from six locations throughout the state to transport approximately 2500 patients per year. Due to our high volume and acuity of High Risk OB flights we have one of only four dedicated High Risk OB flight teams in the country. Plus, Utahs natural landscape and climate enables our flight team to utilize a device known as a Long Range Receiver in avalanche rescues.
The OB AirMed Nursing Supervisor will have a current RN license and 3 years plus of flight or OB experience as well as management experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, marketing and customer relationship skills. Preference will be given to those with OB flight experience.
Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision manage the clinical operation of the OB AirMed Team.
Act on behalf of the Hospital Administrative staff to coordinate hospital services by making decisions which positively impact patient care.
Act as a resource to Hospital personnel in all areas of patient care management and utilization of resources.
Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance to the University of Utah Guidelines.
Provides effective leadership to the AirMed OB team.
Demonstrates strong and effective managerial techniques/skills in established lines of authority.
Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance.
Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Department(s) and assesses areas of personal and professional growth.
Supports and promotes excellence in customer/guest relations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or equivalency; three years of nursing experience; current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.
This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Other Information
AirMed Program
AirMed was established in 1972 as the 8th air medical transport program in the nation. In 30+ years of existence, AirMed has grown into an outstanding air medical transport service for adult, pediatric, and high-risk OB patient populations. More information about AirMed is available at: http://healthcare.utah.edu/airmed/
The following are highlights of the AirMed program at the University Of Utah Hospitals & Clinics:
Four rotor- and two fixed-wing aircraft from six locations throughout the region:
Salt Lake City Airport
University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Park City, UT
Ogden, UT
Orem, UT
Rock Springs, WY
Approximately 2500 patient transports per year.
AirMed's main base is The University of Utah Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center.
University of Utah Hospital services for one of the largest geographic areas of the United States, routinely receiving patients from Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Nevada. AirMed provides air medical transport for the majority of these referral patients.
Over 50 FTEs, including Flight Nurses, Flight Paramedics, and Flight Coordinators
Partnership with Respiratory Therapy for management of Flight Respiratory Therapists
$12 million department budget
AirMed Nurse Manager reports to the Director of Emergency Services, who reports to the Chief Nursing Officer of University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics.
CAMTS certified medical transport program
Provides IV access team for University of Utah Hospital
Active state and national presence in professional organizations
Active scholarship activities
AirMed Medical Director is Editor of Air Medical Journal
AirMed is a sponsor of the Utah Association of EMTs Annual Conference and provides approximately 75 outreach education courses each year.
AAMS Program of the Year, 2006
Air Medical Physician Association's Medical Director of the Year, 2001
Air Medical Physician Associations Distinguished Physician Award (Lifetime Achievement & Service), 2009
Golden Hour is the AirMed information system.
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics is an academic medical center, and a part of University of Utah Health Care. The primary entities constituting University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics are University Hospital (383 beds), Huntsman Cancer Hospital (50 beds), University Neuropsychiatric Institute (90 beds), Moran Eye Center, University Orthopedic Center (7 beds), and twelve community clinic sites.
As a tertiary care referral center for the Intermountain West, University Hospital is known for programs in orthopedics, stroke, ophthalmology, cancer, newborn intensive care, radiology, fertility, cardiology, genetic-related diseases and organ transplant. The hospital also is a nationally verified Level I trauma center. University of Utah Hospital provides high-quality care to millions of people in Utah and surrounding states. Many hospital programs and services receive recognition from the national and international medical communities. University Hospital ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. More information about University of Utah Health Care is available at: http://healthcare.utah.edu/index.htm
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics Operating and Financial Statistics (FY2009):
Medical Staff- 1,177
Employees (FTEs)- 6,400
Admissions- 29,567
Patient Days- 164,739
Average Length of Stay- 5.60 days
Emergency Room Visits- 38,133
Surgery Cases- 19,005
Deliveries- 2,884
Outpatient Clinic Visits- 785,941
Medicare Case Mix Index- 1.6726
The Community
Salt Lake City lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north, rising above the city to 11,000 feet. The Oquirrh Mountains border the western edge of the valley. Utah continues to record population as well as job growth rates that are twice the national rates. It is projected that the state population will approximately double by 2020.
With easy access to alpine forests, red-rock deserts, and a variety of performing arts and spectator sports, Salt Lake City offers an unparalleled combination of recreational and cultural opportunities. Salt Lake City was host to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, with the University campus the venue for opening and closing ceremonies.
Seven world-class ski areas, prized for their deep powder and Thanksgiving-to-May seasons, are within a 45-minute drive of the campus. There are more than 35 golf courses within an hour's drive, and fifteen national parks and monuments within an easy day's drive. Camping, backpacking, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, sailing, and river running are all available within a short distance of Salt Lake City.
More information about Salt Lake City and Utah is available at www.visitsaltlake.com and www.utah.com.
