Chief Flight Nurse-AirMed Adult Team

Chief Flight Nurse-AirMed Adult Team

Requisition Number: 4017
Job Title: Chief Flight Nurse-AirMed Adult Team
Department: UUH ANC 29A AIR AMBULANCE ADLT
Reg / Temp: Regular
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Work Schedule: varied
Location: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - 50 NORTH MEDICAL DRIVE
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UTAH

Job Description:
: As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates all intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities. The incumbent is responsible for all on-site administrative decisions in the absence of the administrative team. Seeks input from the administrator-on-call and other members of the management team as indicated. The incumbent participates in the development, implementation, and revision of hospital policies and procedures. This position supervises employees or processes by coordinating and overseeing work assignments. This individual participates in the interview process as well as assesses, develops and provides training for new and existing employees. This position has the authority to determine appropriate training needs and initiate disciplinary action.

Essential Functions:

Coordinates the work of an area in the department in mission, vision, and values.
Drives the operation in alignment of goals and strategy of the department.
Schedules labor and equipment.
May manage the hiring, orienting and development of staff.
May conduct employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors.
Drives operations in alignment with policies and procedures.
Responsible for the training and education of staff, including annual compliance and licensing or certification.
Accountable for the accurate reporting of time and attendance of direct reports.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to resolve staff and scheduling conflicts in order to meet department goals and needs.
Ability to orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Qualifications:
Required:

Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah.
Three years of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card, or obtain within one month of hire.