Description
Job Summary
Collaborates and manages all Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards with clinical staff, Physicians, clinical leaders, other medical professionals, air-medical personnel, and aviation specialist to coordinate all aspects of patient care and ensures the department provides the highest quality patient care while meeting all national requirements.Â
Job Specific Duties
Collaborates and fosters strong working relationships with Physicians, Nursing Leaders, and staff in order to meet all regulatory CAMTS standards. Helps write and maintains written objective evidence of actions taken in potential and identified problem areas and the evaluation of the effectiveness of that action. Manages and collaborates with the Transport Medical Director and Nursing leadership to assure the program is in compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) & state Emergency Medical System (EMS). Compiles data & documentation, analyzes, and ensures adherence and timely submission to Commission on Accreditation for Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) & state Emergency Medical System (EMS). Designs, implements, and maintains system for CAMTS accreditation management.
Provides guidance, leadership, and direction to the day-to-day business operations for accreditation program. Reviews patient encounters for quality and performance improvement. Promotes the effectiveness of the QM program and active participation by management and staff in the program by sponsoring active communication pathways bi-directionally between staff and management. Identifies the learning needs, programs development needed for continuous CAMTS accreditation.
 Manages performance improvement initiatives and activities; responsible for the annual performance improvement needs assessment process.
 Works collaboratively with pilots to ensure safe operations and to integrate policies and procedures with aviation personnel pertaining to adult, neonatal, and pediatric equipment and operations. Participates as an active member of the education committee, safety/quality councils and accreditation & regulatory.
 Ensures satisfactory completion of required transport educational components.
 Performs 100% transport chart audits. Provides clinical and organizational leadership to ensure the patients receive highest quality care and service as per CAMTS standards. Collaborates with the Medical Director and nursing leadership to develop systems and processes that enable the high-quality evidence-based flight medicine and nursing practice. Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association ACLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) required within 6 months of hire Transport Professional Advance Trauma Course (TPATC) required within 6 months of hire 4-7 years of RN experience in an acute care healthcare environment 4-7 years of critical care transport experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related is preferred. One year previous experience in a leadership role preferred. Data collection and analysis experience preferred. Able to formulate and evaluate a plan of care for the patient. Monitoring implementation of clinical performance recommendations and action planning accordingly. Able to provide expertise, resources, and competent care within a transport setting. Able to lead all needed stakeholders through CAMTS standards. Able to assist in the coordination of activities of an interdisciplinary team. Able to solve department issues and maintains clinical practices. Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Job : Nursing - Clinical
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department : TRANSPORT TEAM-1000-780020
Job Status
:Full Time