Flight Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction and supervision of the area manager, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
• Documents/Charts appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's current director of Clinical Standards for Allegiance.
• Documents/Charts accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support Public Relations (PR) and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role.
• Attends mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services
• This position performs other job duties that include but are not limited to base educator, social media and some public relations representative, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state(s) employed.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
• Maintains all licenses and certifications required by policy.
• Must obtain specialty certification (CFRN) within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio
• Must maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to flight requirements.
• Must be able to pass pre-placement requirements (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.

C ompassionate – Deeply caring for our patients, partners, clients, and colleagues.

L eader – Striving for excellence in everything we do.

I ntegrity– Holding ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and honesty.

M odern – Diligently pursuing leading-edge technology, training, and techniques.

B enevolent – Existing for the purpose of doing good and improving the delivery of healthcare.

Show Real Grit - With safety as your guide, you pursue every task with drive, energy and a commitment to finish. You give all that the situation requires, even in the face of resistance or setbacks. You serve with resiliency, determined to help others.

Perform with Integrity – You always do what's right.

Be a great team player - In order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and customers, you must treat others with dignity and respect and be committed to working as a cohesive team toward a common purpose.

Give and Get Help - Giving your all in the service of others can tax your wellbeing. Know the signs and have the courage to give help and get help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; taste or smell, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to wear helmet with night vision goggles for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Must be able to tolerate stresses of flight including but not limited to excessive motion and vibration and extreme temperatures. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and tolerate occasional fumes from exhaust and aircraft fuel. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.