Flight Nurse

Air Methods•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse provides high-quality critical care during helicopter transport, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment under standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services Medical Directors. The nurse determines the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport to an appropriate facility while keeping safety central throughout the transport continuum. The role provides nursing care from initial patient contact until transfer to the receiving facility and maintains thorough documentation. It also involves maintaining clinical competency, required credentials and training, proficiency with medical equipment, onboard supplies, and aircraft readiness. As a medical flight crew member, the Flight Nurse participates in mission briefings and debriefings, assists with preflight procedures and pilot support as requested, and conducts safety briefings as needed. The Flight Nurse may serve as a resource for neonatal and pediatric specialty transports, perform approved advanced procedures, support patient and referring-institution follow-up and outreach, and assist with employee and student orientation. The position requires flexible scheduling, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation, and approximately 5% travel. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
Maintain current RN license(s) for states of practice.
Maintain EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS or equivalent certifications; advanced-provider TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS certification if required by state or county.
Obtain a specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire.
Complete one acceptable advanced trauma course certification (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course) before completing third-rider training.
Have NRP certification before completing third-rider orientation.
Complete NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat before completing third-rider training.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
Demonstrate nursing skills within the assigned state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Directors and Medical Standards.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and collaborate with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation.
Be dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred but not required.
Pre-hospital experience is preferred.
Flight experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact through transfer of care to the receiving facility, and maintain thorough patient-care documentation.
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, continuing education, and required licensure, certification, safety, aviation, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical training documentation.
Use and maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and initiate repair steps as directed; maintain onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, and assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists.
Assist the pilot as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Directors.
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
Participate regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
Maintain regularly scheduled attendance and perform other duties as assigned.