Flight Nurse

PHI Air Medical•Evansville, IN

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking Flight Nurses to provide 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 Manager of Business Operations, the role applies specialized flight nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics while supporting rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transport operations. Clinical work is performed under the program 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 also includes documentation, communication, competency and education activities, and participation in public relations and marketing efforts. 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 one of TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS.
CFRN certification within 24 months of hire.
Effective human relations skills for interacting with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
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.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel flight weight restriction according to policy.

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 billing information for patient transports.
Maintain timely and effective communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain role-specific knowledge by attending required meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to critical care and transport.
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.
For clinical matters, report directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction for flight according to policy.