Flight Nurse

Allegiance Mobile Health•McAllen, TX

18d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the area manager, the Flight Nurse provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight nursing principles and techniques, or, for dual-certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics. 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 Allegiance’s current director of Clinical Standards. The position also supports communications, public relations and marketing activities, education, supply management, wellness, and safety. The Flight Nurse maintains required competencies, licenses, certifications, and knowledge of applicable local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice. Duties may include other assignments as needed.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state(s) employed.
At least three years of current critical care or emergency experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS certifications.
Maintain all licenses and certifications required by policy.
Obtain specialty certification (CFRN) within 24 months of hire.
Effective human relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person and by radio.
Ability to maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight.
Ability to pass pre-placement requirements, including a strength and flexibility assessment and lifting up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including wearing a helmet with night vision goggles for extended periods, lifting and moving items, and tolerating flight stresses and environmental conditions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current critical care or emergency experience preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transport.
Document accurate assessment and treatment information during patient stabilization and transport.
Provide clinical care under the direction of the program’s Medical Director using medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Maintain timely and effective communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing activities.
Maintain knowledge relevant to the flight nursing role.
Attend mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Complete annual recurrent competency requirements.
Know and practice within the applicable local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.
Perform additional duties that may include serving as a base educator or public relations representative, supporting social media, managing office and clinical supplies, and contributing to wellness and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.