Flight Nurse

About the role

LifeMed Alaska’s Flight Nurses are responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. They provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting.
• Provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served and to provide the care needed.
• Implement care during transport using written treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director, treatment guidelines received from on-line medical control, and sound clinical judgement.
• Contribute to achieving overall company objectives by participating in committees, sharing ideas to improve quality of care and increase efficiency, and working shifts at other Alaska bases.
• Influence processes, internal communication systems, and other aspects of the business as LifeMed Alaska sets the stage for continued success.

Requirements

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment as a part of a team and be comfortable identifying and implementing the best possible solutions, even if you don’t have all of the information.
• Strategic risk-taker who is able to put the patient first at all times.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate’s degree. BSN is preferred.
• Minimum of four years current nursing experience as a registered nurse, preferably in emergency or critical care nursing. Previous Flight experience desired.
• Licensure: Current State of Alaska Nursing License within 90 days of start date. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required. Current and valid Alaska Drivers License and Passport required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be successfully completed within 3 months of hire; approved trauma course within 12 months of hire; successful completion of the Alaska State Medevac Course during orientation; must test for CFRN within 6 months of hire and obtain CFRN within 12 months of hire.
• Mastery in the use of monitoring and treatment equipment, including cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator, IV pump, I-State portable blood gas analyzers, transport ventilators etc.
• Maintain skills such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, chest tube placement, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and multiple IV drip administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
• Maintain ability to pass repeat background checks and ability to possess an identification badge issued by the base location airport security.
• Resident of the State of Alaska.

Qualifications

• Mastery in the use of monitoring and treatment equipment, including cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator, IV pump, I-State portable blood gas analyzers, transport ventilators etc.
• Maintain skills such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, chest tube placement, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and multiple IV drip administration.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental for the employee and eligible dependents.
• A generous match with participation in our 401k plan.
• Paid time off after 90 days of employment.
• Life, disability and other accident insurance options for the employee and eligible dependents.
• An employee assistance program.
• Tax-free savings plans for medical and childcare expenses.
• Relocation assistance for qualified applicants.
• 140 hours of paid continuing education per year.
• Flexible schedule.
• Smoke-free workplace.

Pay

Commencing salary is $75,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts are typically 12-hour blocks, with a rotating schedule to accommodate the varying demands of the job. Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department and the availability of resources.