SUPERVISOR RN LIFEGUARD

UNM Hospital, home to the state’s only Level I trauma center, is dedicated to delivering more for New Mexicans and their families. We are a teaching hospital, providing the very latest in medical and surgical innovations. We provide specialized tertiary and quaternary care not found anywhere else in the state. We are highly motivated professionals who are always looking to learn and grow. Find the collaboration, support, and autonomy you need to excel, and come join our team of heroes in caring for people throughout our community, our state, and our region.

University of New Mexico Hospitals Lifeguard Critical Care Transport program seeks a motivated and self-directed professional to join our Leadership Team as Clinical RN Supervisor/Chief Flight Nurse. As an extension of New Mexico’s only Level 1 Academic Medical and Trauma center, Lifeguard brings advanced skills and medical therapies to the people of New Mexico. Lifeguard partners with EMS Consortium Fellowship program offering education and training to future physicians in the field of Critical Care Transport. Our program supports the only New Mexico Childrens Transport Team caring for the most premature and vulnerable populations within New Mexico and boarding states. In collaboration with UNMH Intensivist we bring Nitric Therapy or ECMO cannulation and transport to the bedsides of remote regional hospitals. If you have what it takes to be a leader of this dynamic group of medical professionals, we would like to meet you.

Qualifications include:

• Nursing program (nationally accredited) graduate

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

• 2 years directly related experience; 2 years supervisory or leadership is preferred

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in State of New Mexico or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico

• CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

• Instructor certification in CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP or equivalent within one year of hire required

• CFRN w/in 1 year of position

• NRP and ATLS or equivalent w/in 6 months

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License

• EMT-B or higher w/in 18 months of position

• UNM Vehicle Operators Permit w/i 60 days of position

Albuquerque is a culturally diverse and welcoming city with over 320 days of sunshine a year, where you will find a variety of artistic and cultural events, including the annual International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta; and seasonal recreational activities in nearby Sandia Mountains. Within a short drive you can experience historical Santa Fe and Taos.

We offer a generous compensation package, including medical & dental benefits, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and relocation reimbursement.

To learn more about our opening and to apply, please visit us online.

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