Flight Nurse - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA
Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $79,900.00 - $124,000.00
Benefits
competitive compensation
Unique locum opportunity in Antarctica
Comprehensive training and orientation
Collaboration with multidisciplinary health teams
Exposure to high-level critical care nursing
Opportunity to contribute to US Antarctic Program medical support
Supportive work environment with diverse responsibilities
Job Description
UTMB Health (The University of Texas Medical Branch) is a comprehensive academic health center known for its commitment to medical education, research, and patient care. UTMB Health operates across multiple locations and provides high-quality health services to a diverse population. Its mission is to improve health for the people of Texas and beyond by providing superior care, conducting innovative research, and training future healthcare professionals. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to foster an equitable workplace welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.
The role available is for a Flight Nurse who will be responsible for providing care ... Show More
The role available is for a Flight Nurse who will be responsible for providing care ... Show More
Job Requirements
- RN from an accredited professional nursing school
- Minimum of four years RN experience including recent Flight Nursing experience and Critical Care or Emergency Nursing
- Must possess and maintain a current nursing license to practice in the United States
- Current BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to perform physical duties in confined spaces and adverse environmental conditions
- Availability to work six to nine locum months in Antarctica
- Capacity to participate in emergency preparedness drills and extended shift work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to undertake additional community support duties such as snow shoveling, cooking, and cleaning
Job Qualifications
- Registered Nurse from an accredited professional nursing school
- Minimum of four years RN experience including recent Flight Nursing experience
- Experience in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing
- Current nursing license to practice in the United States
- Current BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to work autonomously in high-pressure and remote environments
- Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Proactive approach to patient care and problem-solving
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
Job Duties
- Autonomously evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups, provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground, helicopter, or airplane) from station, field camps, accident scenes
- Acts as primary care attendant for Medevac patients in route to New Zealand
- Maintains contact with all involved parties to ensure smooth information flow and appropriate patient support
- Maintains Medevac supplies and equipment prepared for immediate use
- Provides nursing services within the McMurdo Station clinic and cross trains to support clinic services as needed
- Provides in-patient care when patients have been admitted to the ward
- Assesses for and detects changes in the status of patients and demonstrates a proactive approach to solving patient problems
- Maintains complete and accurate records of all patient encounters
- Communicates effectively in working with outside institutions/agencies to include National Science Foundation, Grantees, Antarctica Support Contract employees and subcontractors, and other USAP participants as well as New Zealand hospitals, EMS, police and fire department personnel
- Plans, organizes and positions equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transports ensuring all medical equipment is returned properly to the clinic
- Collects, compiles and assesses clinical and demographic data regarding Medevacs and prepares an annual summary report with recommendations
- Performs all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service sessions, competencies, and maintenance of educational requirements for nursing certifications
- Participates in planning and coordination of Mass Casualty Incident drills
- Completes transport missions initiated within the timeframe of a work shift, understanding these might require working beyond normal work hours
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed
- May perform community duties such as shoveling snow, cooking, cleaning, and handling/loading cargo as necessary
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