Flight Nurse

Air Methods•Saratoga Springs, UT

12d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse provides high-quality critical care during helicopter transport, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment under standards established by Air Methods Community Base Services Medical Director(s). The nurse assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport to an appropriate facility while maintaining safety throughout the transport continuum. The role is based in Lehi, Utah, and involves work as a member of the clinical flight crew.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Minimum of three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
Hold current RN license(s) for states of practice.
Hold EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS or equivalent certifications; advanced provider TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS certification if required by state or county.
Obtain specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire.
Complete one accepted advanced trauma course certification before completion of third-rider training: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course.
Obtain NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation.
Complete NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training.
Demonstrate nursing skills within the assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and collaborate with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Be dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Pre-hospital experience.
Flight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, continuing education, and required licensure, certification, aviation, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, clinical rotation, and advanced-procedure documentation and training.
Use and maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies, report equipment failures, initiate repair steps as directed, maintain onboard supplies, and keep aircraft clean and orderly.
Participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings, complete required documentation, assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist, and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested.
Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed to protect crew, patients, and equipment.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by the Medical Director(s).
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Precept and/or assist with orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance and perform other duties as assigned.