Flight Nurse I

Air Methods • Santa Fe, NM

120d • $77,750 - $95,022

About The Position

Join us in the enchanting town of Santa Fe, for an extraordinary career as a Flight Nurse with Air Methods. Nestled amidst the majestic landscapes of New Mexico, Santa Fe offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing life-saving medical transport to the community. With a minimum of 36 months of experience in a busy ICU, ER, Flight, or Critical Care Transport setting within the last 5 years, your expertise will be invaluable. Operating on a schedule of two 24-hour shifts per week, you'll deliver top-notch critical care, adhering to the highest standards set by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). Your responsibilities will encompass assessment, triage, and treatment, ensuring the safe transport of critical patients to the appropriate medical facility. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the scenic Santa Fe landscape, enhancing the experience of your daily work. Join us in Santa Fe, where every flight underscores our commitment to excellence and safety in medical transport. Experience the thrill of flight while making a significant impact on the well-being of those in need in this dynamic and culturally rich community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years.
• Pre-hospital experience preferred.
• Flight experience is not required but is a plus.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent.
• Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire.
• Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training.
• NRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientation.
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Flight experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
• Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested.
• Complies with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Legal
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees