Flight Nurse - Float Pool

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 appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents 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 PR and marketing efforts.
• Works 24-hour shifts with the possibility of a 24 on 24 off rotation.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending 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.
• Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.
• Reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
• May augment the Clinical Educator's role by assisting in education and be able to act as a preceptor/mentor for new employees.
• Builds relationships with regional management, customers, and new employees to gain trust and support.
• Effectively communicates with pre-hospital and hospital customers.

Requirements

• Must have an active RN license to practice in the states employed.
• Active paramedic certification in the state(s) employed preferred.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
• Minimum of one (1) years of PHI experience; 2 years preferred.
• Role model and high performing clinician.
• Current Clinical Field Training and or Check Clinician.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• CFRN Flight or transport experience.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Health Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Able to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio.
• Able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds) and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Passes pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds) and drug screening.

Skills

• Safe.
• Efficient.
• Quality.
• Service.

Benefits

• Regular Pay Scale Applies.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

Pay

Regular Pay Scale Applies.

Schedule

Schedule Varies.

Location

Location Varies.