Flight Nurse

Life Flight Network•Bozeman, MT

just now•$101,072 - $119,449•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Flight Network is a prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organization focused on safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation. This role offers a career defined by distinction, pride, compassion, and unwavering service within a collaborative and high-octane environment. The Flight Nurse will work with the Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care to patients, assuming ultimate responsibility for all direct patient care according to Life Flight Network's guidelines and protocols.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of ICU/ED/Trauma experience within the last ten (10) years.
RN license as appropriate to assigned location
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification. Must have successfully completed the TPATC course prior to assuming independent duties.
CFRN exam must be taken within one year of hire, certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire
Drivers must have a current, valid state issued driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
Maintenance of Airport Badge (where applicable)
Passport and/or Entry into Canada may be required based on location assignment
Complies with weight restrictions (maximum 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job)
Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people one-on-one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations
Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing and/or ambulance call shifts

Nice To Haves

Previous flight experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) strongly preferred until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)

Responsibilities

Work with the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of advanced critical care to patients.
Assume and be ultimately responsible for all direct patient care in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of Life Flight Network.
Perform to the highest standards of nursing, including chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
Work with the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of age-appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care.
Work with the Flight Paramedic as needed in providing accurate and complete patient care documentation per the standards established by LFN.
Provide written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
Assist with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate agencies.
Work with the Flight Paramedic in cleaning and restocking equipment in a timely manner to place an aircraft back in service as soon as possible.
Work with the Flight Paramedic in completing inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment in working order.
Work with the Flight Paramedic in the day-to-day operations of LFN.
May compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations.
Help to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft for the protection of the patient, crewmembers, and personnel on the scene.
Enforce LFN safety policies and assist the pilot in navigation, take off, landing, and in-flight procedures.
Participate in the development of LFN business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
Encourage a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
Provide flight education to the public as requested.