Indiana Flight Nurse Pipeline

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Indiana, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is recruiting Flight Nurses in Indiana for an ongoing pipeline of candidates for future vacancies; an immediate opening may not be available. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or Manager of Business Operations, the Flight Nurse provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight-nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transport. The position operates under the program Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, the Flight Nurse reports directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards. Candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, 60 miles of an Indiana base. PHI Health describes itself as the leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. The company emphasizes crew and patient safety, advanced aviation and medical technology, rigorous training, and community health services.

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 interpersonal skills for working with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction for flight under company policy.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional-capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and requiring lifting up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening.
Reside within or be willing to relocate to within 60 miles of an Indiana base.

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 patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports.
Document accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate patient-transport billing information.
Maintain timely and effective communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing support activities.
Maintain flight-nursing knowledge through mandatory meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education related to critical-care transport.
Complete annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain an active RN license and certifications required by policy.
Provide clinical care under the program Medical Director’s 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.