Flight Nurse

Flight Nurse Opportunity In Potsdam, NYJoin us in the enchanting town of Potsdam, for an extraordinary career as a Flight Nurse with Air Methods. Nestled amidst the majestic landscapes of Potsdam, NY offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing life-saving medical transport to the community.With a minimum of 36 months of experience in a busy ICU, ER, Flight, or Critical Care Transport setting within the last 5 years, your expertise will be invaluable. Operating on a schedule of two 24-hour shifts per week, you'll deliver top-notch critical care, adhering to the highest standards set by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).Your responsibilities will encompass assessment, triage, and treatment, ensuring the safe transport of critical patients to the appropriate medical facility. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the scenic New York landscape, enhancing the experience of your daily work.Join us in Potsdam, where every flight underscores our commitment to excellence and safety in medical transport. Experience the thrill of flight while making a significant impact on the well-being of those in need in this dynamic and culturally rich community.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You'll assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility and are responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.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 activitiesActs 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).Other Duties as assigned.Additional Job RequirementsRegularly scheduled attendanceIndicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the position's essential functions.Education & ExperienceGraduate of an accredited School of NursingBachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred but not requiredMinimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulationsPre-hospital experience preferredFlight experience is not required but is a plus!Operation and Safety Requirements:· As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.SkillsSkills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical StandardsMaintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levelsDemonstrates 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-taskAbility to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotationDependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environmentExcellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalComputer SkillsProficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent RN license(s) for states of practiceEMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulationsCurrent 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)If you do not have a current trauma certification, Air Methods will provide the TPATC online course to be completed prior to new hire orientationOther certification requirements:Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hireAdvanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider trainingNRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientationNIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider trainingMinimum PayUSD $34.26/Hr.Maximum PayUSD $41.88/Hr.BenefitsAir Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:Health, Dental and VisionCompetitive 401(k) Retirement PlanFlexible Spending Account Benefit PlansTuition ReimbursementFull Company-Paid Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceVoluntary LegalRelocation AssistanceEmployee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service ProgramsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities