Flight Nurse

Life Flight Network•Kailua Kona, HI

6d•$111,190 - $131,404

About The Position

The Flight Nurse works with the Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care to Life Flight Network patients. As the senior member of the flight team, the Flight Nurse is ultimately responsible for direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols. The role includes age-appropriate care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, along with patient documentation, follow-up, and equipment and operational duties. The Flight Nurse performs to high nursing standards and maintains competency in advanced clinical skills, including chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement. The position also supports safe aircraft operations, enforces safety policies, assists the pilot with flight procedures, and contributes to business development and community education. The role may include varied shifts and coverage of fixed-wing and/or ambulance call shifts.

Requirements

At least five years of ICU, ED, or trauma experience within the last ten years; flight experience may substitute year for year for this requirement.
Current RN license appropriate to the assigned location.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification; must complete the course before assuming independent duties.
Must take the CFRN exam within one year of hire and obtain certification within two years of hire.
Current, valid state-issued driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
Maintain an airport badge where applicable.
Passport and/or eligibility to enter Canada may be required depending on location assignment.
Comply with the maximum weight restriction of 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job.
Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with varied people one-on-one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations.
Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed-wing and/or ambulance call shifts.
All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Previous flight experience is preferred, although it can substitute year for year for the ICU/ED/trauma experience requirement.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification is strongly preferred until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN).

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced, age-appropriate critical care with the Flight Paramedic to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Assume ultimate responsibility for direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols.
Maintain competency in chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
Complete accurate and thorough patient care documentation with the Flight Paramedic according to Life Flight Network standards.
Provide written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
Assist with retrieval and return of equipment to appropriate agencies.
Clean and restock equipment with the Flight Paramedic in a timely manner to return aircraft to service.
Complete inventories and monthly checks, order supplies, and maintain equipment in working order with the Flight Paramedic.
Participate with the Flight Paramedic in the day-to-day operations of Life Flight Network.
Compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the Director of Clinical Operations.
Help ensure safe aircraft operations for patients, crewmembers, and personnel at the scene.
Enforce Life Flight Network safety policies and assist the pilot with navigation, takeoff, landing, and in-flight procedures.
Participate in developing business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
Promote favorable public opinion of Life Flight Network through contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
Provide flight education to the public as requested.