Flight Nurse

About the role

Under the direction and supervision of the area manager, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or, if dual certified, flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
• Documents/charts appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.
• For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's current director of Clinical Standards for Allegiance.
• Documents/charts accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support Public Relations (PR) and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role.
• Attends mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
• Performs other job duties that include but are not limited to base educator, social media and some public relations representative, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state(s) employed.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• Maintains all licenses and certifications required by policy.
• Must obtain specialty certification (CFRN) within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio.
• Must maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to flight requirements.
• Must be able to pass pre-placement requirements (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.

Skills

Organizational Core Competences

• Compassionate – Deeply caring for our patients, partners, clients, and colleagues.
• Leader – Striving for excellence in everything we do.
• Integrity – Holding ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and honesty.
• Modern – Diligently pursuing leading-edge technology, training, and techniques.
• Benevolent – Existing for the purpose of doing good and improving the delivery of healthcare.

Behavioral Competencies

• Show Real Grit – With safety as your guide, you pursue every task with drive, energy and a commitment to finish. You give all that the situation requires, even in the face of resistance or setbacks. You serve with resiliency, determined to help others.
• Perform with Integrity – You always do what's right.
• Be a great team player – In order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and customers, you must treat others with dignity and respect and be committed to working as a cohesive team toward a common purpose.
• Give and Get Help – Giving your all in the service of others can tax your wellbeing. Know the signs and have the courage to give help and get help when needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; taste or smell; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear helmet with night vision goggles for long periods of time.

Work Environment

• Must be able to tolerate stresses of flight including but not limited to excessive motion and vibration and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and tolerate occasional fumes from exhaust and aircraft fuel.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.