Flight Nurse

PHI Health•Rushville, IN

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About The Position

PHI Health is hiring a Flight Nurse to provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and 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 while supporting rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports. Clinical practice follows the program Medical Director’s protocols and 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 U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency, and service. The position is based in Rushville, Indiana. 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.
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 flight weight restriction under company policy and maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
Basic computer skills for email, electronic charting, and related tasks.
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 preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports.
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 relevant to 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.