Flight Nurse
On-siteFairbanks, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Assist in planning, providing, evaluating, and documenting direct patient care for complex cases in fixed-wing aircraft, ground ambulances, and hospital settings. Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while adhering to LifeMed Alaska policies, medical director protocols, and online medical control guidelines. Transport critical care patients from rural Alaska communities to tertiary centers across the state, major Lower 48 cities, and internationally. This role requires a resident of Alaska with an associate's or BSN degree, four years of nursing experience, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Full-time employment includes paid continuing education, 401k matching, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to the state.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nurse with a minimum of an associate's degree
- BSN
- A minimum of four years current nursing experience as a registered nurse
- Previous experience in emergency or critical care nursing
- Current State of Alaska Nursing License
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Current and valid Alaska Drivers License
- Current and valid Passport
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Approved trauma course
- Alaska State Medevac Course
- CFRN certification
- Ability to effectively demonstrate 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.
- Ability to 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
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to pass repeat background checks
- Ability to possess an identification badge issued by the base location airport security
- Residency in the State of Alaska
- Ability to enjoy working in a fast paced and ever changing environment as a part of a team
- Ability to be comfortable identifying and implementing the best possible solutions, even if you don't have all of the information
- Ability to be a strategic risk-taker
- Ability to put the patient first at all times
Desired Qualifications
- BSN
- Previous Flight experience
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