Flight Nurse, EMS

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

14h•$46 - $62

About The Position

The Flight Nurse is responsible for delivering and coordinating both Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS and ALS), as well as in-hospital care, to critically ill or injured patients of all ages and backgrounds. Operating in all weather conditions, the Flight Nurse works collaboratively with the patient care team under the guidance of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP) and the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse or Air Medical Coordinator. Duties include performing patient assessments, providing appropriate treatment, and safely lifting, moving, and transporting patients using specialized equipment and techniques. The role also involves completing all required documentation and additional tasks that support the effectiveness of EMS operations, while consistently representing University Hospital and EMS in a professional and respectful manner.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Jersey
Minimum of three (3) years of critical care nursing experience in an ICU or Emergency Department OR at least six (6) months of prior Flight Nurse experience required
Must pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test
Must be able to wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards
Valid NJ RN license
One of the following certifications (must be maintained unless CFRN is obtained): Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
CFRN/NJ Flight Nurse (NJ FN) and MICN/MICP certifications must be obtained prior to the end of the probationary period and maintained without interruption
Once CFRN certification is obtained, other listed certifications are not required to be maintained
Valid driver’s license with NJ driving privileges in accordance with DOT/MVC regulations for assigned vehicle type
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for the Healthcare Provider
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider OR Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals – Advanced (PEPP-A) Provider OR Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) Provider
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider OR Basic or International Trauma Life Support (BTLS or ITLS) Provider OR Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Provider
Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Awareness (FEMA IS-700 or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
One (1) year of pre-hospital Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience preferred
Two (2) years of EMS driving experience with a satisfactory driving record preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) for critically ill or injured patients
Delivers in-hospital and pre-hospital care to patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds
Operates in various weather and environmental conditions to ensure timely and safe patient care
Collaborates with the patient care team under the direction of a licensed Medical Control Physician (MCP)
Works under the supervision of the Chief Flight Nurse or Air Medical Coordinator
Performs thorough patient assessments and administers appropriate medical interventions
Safely lifts, moves, and transports patients using specialized equipment and proper techniques
Completes all required documentation accurately and promptly
Carries out additional duties that support efficient EMS operations
Represents University Hospital and EMS with professionalism, compassion, and integrity