Flight Nurse Coordinator

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

9h • $36 - $59

About The Position

The professional flight nurse coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of safe and comprehensive care to all patients in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of emergency rotor wing transport. The flight nurse coordinator is the team leader for all patient transports and oversees the performance of the flight paramedic. The flight nurse will be engaged in procedure and policy development, performance improvement activities, clinical competency activities and professional and community outreach activities. This position supports organizational goals by participating in safety oriented activities, providing quality customer service, performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years critical care or emergency nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse required
• Must have one of the following on hire: NJ EMT certification or eligible for reciprocity NJ Paramedic NJ Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certifications preferred
• If candidate does not possess NJ Paramedic or NJ MICN, NJ MICN must be obtained during specified orientation period (within 6 months of hire).
• CFRN, CCRN, CEN, TCRN, CTRN, or CPEN required
• If candidates does not possesses CFRN, it must be obtained within one year of date of hire
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications required
• ATCN required within 24 months of hire.
• Current state issued driver's license required
• Must be physically able to work in all weather and environmental conditions, able to lift and move patients in all circumstance and perform all duties consistent with providing ALS and/or BLS in the pre-hospital or interfacility environment (air or ground).
• Hours will vary

Nice To Haves

• Previous flight and/or transport experience preferred.
• BSN Preferred

Benefits

• Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees