Flight Nurse

PHI Air Medical•Rushville, IN

15d

About The Position

The Flight Nurse provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill 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, as applicable, the Manager of Business Operations, the nurse applies specialized flight-nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostic skills. The role may involve transport by rotor-wing aircraft, fixed-wing aircraft, or ground vehicle. Clinical practice is guided by the program’s Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, the Flight Nurse reports directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards. The position includes documentation, communication, continuing education, competency requirements, and support for public-relations and marketing activities. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered.

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 TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS certification.
Obtain CFRN certification within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Effective human-relations skills for interacting 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 during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports.
Document accurate assessment and treatment information during patient stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate patient-transport billing information.
Maintain timely and effective 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 sessions related to critically ill and injured patients.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
Provide clinical care under the program Medical Director’s protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.