Flight Nurse RN | Flight | PRN

Overview

Position Summary

The Flight Nurse is responsible for responding to emergency transport requests and providing high-quality critical care during patient transport. Working under the direction of the Program Manager and Flight Surgeon/Medical Director, the Flight Nurse ensures safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care while maintaining a safe operating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Assessing, stabilizing, and treating critically ill or injured patients.

* Preparing and safely packaging patients for air or ground transport.

* Monitoring and managing patient care throughout transport.

* Collaborating with physicians, EMS personnel, first responders, and hospital staff to ensure seamless patient care.

* Communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding care and transport needs.

As part of an academic flight program, the Flight Nurse also participates in community and professional education initiatives, including:

* Providing educational outreach to EMS agencies.

* Supporting performance improvement programs within the Trauma Service Area.

* Serving as a clinical resource for healthcare partners and first-response agencies.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

Required Education:Associate's degree in NursingSpecific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.Preferred Education:BSNRequired Licensure/Certifications:-Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida -Florida Paramedic License-BLS from the American Heart Association-ACLS from the American Heart Association-PALS from the American Heart Association-Must have one of the following professional certifications listed at time of hire or transfer: CEN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, or TCRNWithin 6 months of hire or transfer:Advanced Trauma Care Nurse (ATCN) certification or Trauma Nursing Core CourseFEMA ICS 100FEMA ICS 200Air Medical Crew Curriculum Certification in accordance with Florida Administrative CodePreferred Licensure/Certifications:-National Registry Paramedic certification-Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification-CCRN or CEN-Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)-Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)-Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)-Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)Required Experience:Three (3) years Critical Care, Trauma, or ED experiencePreferred Experience:Prehospital patient care experience.Necessary Skills:1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups