Flight Nurse

Life Flight Network•Butte, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Nurse works with the Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care to Life Flight Network patients. As the senior member of the flight team, the Flight Nurse is ultimately responsible for all direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols. The position has scheduled shifts in Butte and Missoula and may require varied shifts and coverage of fixed-wing and/or ambulance calls. The Flight Nurse provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; maintains competency in advanced clinical procedures; supports patient documentation and follow-up; and helps keep equipment and aircraft ready for service. The role also contributes to safe aircraft operations, community education, and the development of Life Flight Network’s business and operations plans.

Requirements

At least five years of ICU, emergency department, or trauma experience within the last ten years; prior flight experience may substitute year for year for this requirement.
Current RN license appropriate to the assigned location.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification; must complete the course before assuming independent duties.
Take the CFRN exam within one year of hire and obtain certification within two years of hire.
Current, valid state-issued driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
Maintain an airport badge where applicable.
A passport and/or eligibility to enter Canada may be required based on location assignment.
Comply with the maximum weight restriction of 250 pounds fully outfitted for the job.
Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with varied people individually and in 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 is preferred.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification is strongly preferred until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN).

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced critical care with the Flight Paramedic and assume responsibility for direct patient care according to Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols.
Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain competency in chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
Complete accurate and complete patient care documentation and provide written or verbal follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
Assist with equipment retrieval and return, cleaning and restocking equipment, completing inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment in working order.
Participate with the Flight Paramedic in day-to-day Life Flight Network operations.
Compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations.
Help ensure safe aircraft operation and enforce Life Flight Network safety policies; assist the pilot with navigation, takeoff, landing, and in-flight procedures.
Support the development of business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
Promote favorable public opinion of Life Flight Network through contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
Provide flight education to the public as requested.