Flight Nurse

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• •Current RN license(s) for states of practice
• •EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• •Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA, ARC, or ASHI only courses if state or county required) and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
• •Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire
• •One of the following certifications: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training
• •NRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientation
• •NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of the third-rider orientation
• •Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
• •Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
• •Weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots
• •Regularly scheduled attendance
• •Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• •Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• •Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• •Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desired Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
• •Pre-hospital experience preferred
• •Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
• •Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• •Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
• •Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice
• •Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
• •Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed
• •Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care
• •Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests
• •Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation
• •Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• •Complies with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
• •Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
• •Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
• •Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives
• •Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities)