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Flight Nurse, Float
Air Methods. Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility
- Establish and prioritize care for critically ill or injured patients during safe transport
- Maintain thorough patient care documentation
- Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- Manage Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report failures and coordinate repairs
- Maintain adequate onboard patient-care supplies and a clean, organized aircraft
- Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings and complete required documentation
- Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist pilots with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested
- Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed
- Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel and perform approved advanced procedures
- Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution coordination, outreach marketing, and education activities
- Serve as a preceptor and participate in orientation of new employees and students
- Participate in meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities
- Maintain availability for at least two 24-hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed
- Travel approximately 85% of the time
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 5 years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations
- One year of full-time flight nursing experience required
- Pre-hospital experience preferred
- Current RN license(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations; nurse compact license preferred
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications as required
- Current TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider certification as required by state or county
- Specialty certification required: CFRN, CCRN, or CEN
- One approved advanced trauma course: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC, or CAMTS-approved course; a second trauma course may be required based on state requirements
- Current NRP certification
- NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat
- Maintain weight not exceeding 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
- Clinical skills within state's scope of practice and advanced skills defined by Medical Director(s)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong critical thinking, reasoning, organization, and attention to detail
- Must maintain current licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Benefits
Comp & perks- $30,000 sign-on bonus for internal/external
- Continuing education support
- Industry-leading benefits (specific benefits not itemized in the posting)