Flight Nurse

Allegiance Mobile Health•Bay City, TX

21h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Maintains all licenses and certifications required by policy.
Must obtain specialty certification (CFRN) within twenty-four months of hire.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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.