Flight Registered Nurse Site Lead

Flight Registered Nurse Site Lead Full Time Management Mesa, AZ, Mesa, AZ, US 10 days ago Requisition ID: 1084 Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Site Lead Position Type: Full Time (30 – 40+ hours/week), hourly FLSA Status: Non-exempt Education Level: ASN/BSN is required. Registered Nursing License. Job Category: Health Care Summary: Vighter is recruiting experienced Flight Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team as Site Leads, leading teams of registered nurses at each airport hub and provide exceptional patient care and accountability. Site Leads typically have demonstrated proficiency and availability with previous service as a full time Flight Registered Nurse. Flight Registered Nurses (RN) conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) teams during deportation flights from Mesa, AZ. Site leads at each hub focus on scheduling, accountability, discipline, training, flight execution, treatment documentation and leadership for registered nurses. Vighter’s Flight nurses work alongside uniformed DHS and ICE at numerous locations in Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and Louisiana. Candidates must be comfortable working in detention and flight settings. Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous process improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care. Principle Accountabilities: Assumes responsibility as the sole medical provider of care for Federal detainees with stable, unstable, and complex medical conditions. Independently develops and implements a comprehensive plan to meet the actual and anticipated medical needs of detainee (client) and aircraft crew. Anticipates and acquires resources needed for routine and unexpected medical incidents, including medical emergencies in flight. Responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks without the benefit of close guidance. Independently establishes criteria, formulates approaches, and evaluates efforts. Proper judgment is required to prevent delays in service provision, avoid adverse impact on the health status of individuals and the population served, and reduce waste efforts and resources. Review patient information while ensuring compliance with established protocols for the transportation of detainees by air. Provide oversight to registered nurses during flight operations. Provide complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult and children medical patients. Verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish is highly encouraged. Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format (narrative notes), in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance. A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned. An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement. An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Knowledge and Skills: Must have exceptional customer service skills. Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements. Flight nurses shall be proficient in the Spanish and English languages. Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills. Education: ASN or BSN from an accredited university is required, Registered Nurse License is required. Qualifications One (1) year of current experience as a Registered Nurse preferably with ICU or ER experience plus one (1) year of full time Flight Registered Nurse (RN) under this contract or previous nursing leadership experience. Current BLS certification is required, ACLS is a preferred certification. Must have exceptional customer service skills. Must be verbally proficient in both English and Spanish . Duty Hours / On-call Requirements Flights are scheduled a minimum of one week out. Show time to the flight line is 90 minutes prior to wheels up (mission dependent, show times will be published by Site Lead personnel.) Generally, most flights leave early morning and return to the U.S. the same day. However, there are times when maintenance, refueling, or weather may cause delays at home or abroad. Flights canceled are non-compensable to flight nurses or crews. We strive to give as much notice as possible in the event of a flight delay or cancelation. Site Leads are still required to fly missions occasionally or when staffing shortages demand. Travel This is an onsite position with the expectation of continuous travel. Work will be conducted at detention facilities, flight lines and on air assets while in flight. Frequent travel by air to international locations will be a routine part of the job. Must possess a valid, non-expiring U.S. passport. Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees. Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance. Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules). Physical Requirements Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day. Must be willing to work overtime if necessary. Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet. Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders. Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment. Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS). Must be a Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award. In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vighter