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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. 

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
• Active Paramedic Florida license
• 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.
  

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