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Flight Nurse
Air Methods. Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critically ill or injured patients .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment of critically ill patients, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and effective communication. Proficient in using medical equipment and documentation, with a commitment to ongoing education and specialty certifications.
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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsCFRN or CEN CertificationProficiency with Microsoft Suite
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Hard Skills
Critical Care NursingPatient AssessmentTriageAdvanced ProceduresDocumentationMedical Equipment MaintenanceEmergency ResponseMultitaskingAttention to DetailCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationDependableSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Current RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN CertificationTPATC CertificationTNCC CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Emergency Medical ServicesPre-Hospital CareFlight NursingNeonatal CarePediatric CareSafety StandardsContinuing EducationPatient Follow-UpOutreach MarketingNursing Scope of Practice
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, for critically ill or injured patients
- Determine and prioritize care needed for safe transport to the appropriate medical facility
- Provide nursing care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting facility
- Maintain thorough patient care documentation
- Maintain clinical competency through laboratory, clinical, and continuing education experiences
- Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and ensure adequate onboard supplies
- Keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
- Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation
- Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and support pilots with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities
- Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
- Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
- Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities
- Precept and/or orient new employees and students
- Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
- Maintain scheduled attendance; approximately 5% travel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
- Current RN license(s) for states of practice
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required
- Current TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification if required by state or county
- Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
- TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training
- NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
- NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training
- Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
- Nursing skills within assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
- Pre-hospital experience preferred; flight experience is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, Dental and Vision
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Legal
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
- Air Methods will provide the TPATC online course if the employee does not have a current trauma certification