Flight Nurse

PHI Health•West Lafayette, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a Flight Nurse to provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or Manager of Business Operations, the Flight Nurse applies specialized flight nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. The role involves transport by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. Clinically, the Flight Nurse functions under the program Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, the position reports directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards. PHI Health describes itself as the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. The posting highlights the company’s safety, efficiency, quality, and service commitments and offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

Active RN license to practice in the state of employment.
At least three years of current critical care or emergency experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and one of TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS.
Obtain CFRN certification within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Effective human relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction for flight according to policy; body weight must remain below 235 pounds.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current critical care or emergency experience preferred.
NRP certification preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document appropriate and accurate information about patient assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain knowledge for the flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education related to care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
Provide clinical care under the direction of the program Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.