Flight Nurse

PHI Air Medical•West Lafayette, IN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking Flight Nurses to provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/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 Flight Nurse applies specialized flight-nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. The position involves transports by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. Clinical practice is directed by the program’s Medical Director through medical protocols, 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. The role requires maintaining an active RN license and required certifications, completing the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program, and fulfilling annual competency requirements. PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. The company emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency, service, and advanced technology and training. The position is listed in West Lafayette, Indiana, and includes a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

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 certifications.
Obtain CFRN certification within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Effective human relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel flight weight restriction according to policy.
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.
Pass 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 assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles.
Document accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication with management, internal customers, and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain knowledge relevant to flight nursing by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skills 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.
Function clinically under the program Medical Director’s direction through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.
Report clinical matters directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.