Per Diem Flight Nurse

Per Diem Medical - Flight Med and Avi

Responsibilities include evaluation, coordination, and delivery of medical care provided to patients during transport; also is familiar with the scope of practice of the transport team members and the State rules and regulations in which the transport team operates. Works with the other transport team members to coordinate care of the patient during transport; once called, readily available/arrive at specified location, within 45 minutes before wheels.

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the receiving medical facility
• Maintain thorough electronic charting of patient care.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to takeoff.
• Must be familiar with scope of practice of the transport team and the State rules and regulations in which the transport team operates.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of ICU/ED/Trauma experience within the last 5 years
• Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement.
• RN license as appropriate to assigned location
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification preferred but not required.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) strongly recommended.
• Completing quarterly requirements to maintain active flight status to include: completion of intubations quarterly, attendance at Roundtables.
• Completing annual requirements to maintain active flight status to include: Advanced Airway course, Mock Codes, AvStar program, safety and infection control, aircraft / personnel security briefing, equipment and supplies competency / currency validation, medical screening update including copy of TB or equivalent, ICU and trauma competencies, wellness form, EMS Rules and Regulations, and Haz-mat recognition and response. Evaluation is contingent upon completion of these items prior to evaluation.
• Current Passport required
• Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing air ambulance call shifts
• Drug screening and a background investigation required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Transfer/position patients of all ages and physical conditions
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data
• Utilize visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients
• Interpret complex laws, regulations, and/or policies
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understand and respond to a diverse population
• Work in a high stress environment while remaining calm composure
• Work various shifts and schedules

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to blood-borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Long transport times in the confined space of the aircraft.
• Exposure to dynamic cultural diversity

Locations: San Juan, PR, Carolina, PR, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Schenectady, NY

About Reva:

In the medical transport industry, urgency, reliability, and experience are absolutely critical. We have completed over 30,000 flights in 70 countries. From marooned hikers to critically ill patients, Reva provides medical transport service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, worldwide. When patients need care that cannot be provided during normal travel or in the region they are currently in, they call Reva. Revas reach is worldwide. Four bases of operation within North America, the Caribbean, and Europe provide points of departure convenient to even the most distant locales. Our 13 dedicated ICU configured Jets, more than 200 air-ambulance professionals, and Global Alliance with industry partners give us a global profile. If its on the Earth, its on our radar.

Reva is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates employees and applicants of all identities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. We foster a welcoming work environment that supports diversity and inclusion, and we reject discrimination or harassment of any individual. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with any part of the application process, please let us know. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.