Flight Nurse

LifeMed Alaska • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeMed Alaska's Flight Nurses are responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served and to provide the care needed. All duties and care provided will be performed in accordance with LifeMed Alaska policies and protocols. All care delivered during transport will be implemented using written treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director, treatment guidelines received from on-line medical control, and sound clinical judgement.

Our Flight Nurses are partnered with talented Flight Paramedics caring for patients with a full range of critical care conditions. Transport may take the crew to remote villages, larger cities and hospitals within Alaska, or facilities in the Lower 48. Our patients count on our flight crews to be a calming presence in situations that are new and can be frightening for them and their loved ones, in addition to providing the high-quality healthcare we are known for.

Our flight crews have the opportunity to contribute to achieving overall company objectives by participating in committees, sharing ideas to improve quality of care and increase efficiency, and working shifts at our other Alaska bases. We recently earned a renewal of our CAMTS certification, and Flight Nurses have the opportunity to influence processes, internal communication systems, and other aspects of the business as we set the stage for the continued success of LifeMed Alaska.

Requirements

• Enjoy working in a fast paced and ever changing environment as a part of a team.
• Comfortable identifying and implementing the best possible solutions, even if you don’t have all of the information.
• Strategic risk-taker who is able to put the patient first at all times.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nurse with a minimum of an associate’s degree.
• A minimum of four years current nursing experience as a registered nurse, preferably in emergency or critical care nursing.
• Current State of Alaska Nursing License within 90 days of start date.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Current and valid Alaska Drivers License and Passport required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be successfully completed within 3 months of hire.
• Approved trauma course within 12 months of hire.
• Successful completion of the Alaska State Medevac Course during orientation.
• Must test for CFRN within 6 months of hire and obtain CFRN within 12 months of hire.
• Effectively demonstrate mastery in the use of monitoring and treatment equipment, including cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator, IV pump, I-State portable blood gas analyzers, transport ventilators etc.
• Maintain skills such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, chest tube placement, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and multiple IV drip administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
• Maintain ability to pass repeat background checks and ability to possess an identification badge issued by the base location airport security.
• Must be residents of the State of Alaska. Commuting from the Lower 48 for work is not permitted.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is preferred.
• Previous Flight experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting.
• Providing care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings.
• Maintaining a safe, therapeutic and organized environment.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served and to provide the care needed.
• Implementing care using written treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director, treatment guidelines received from on-line medical control, and sound clinical judgement.
• Partnering with Flight Paramedics caring for patients with a full range of critical care conditions.
• Being a calming presence in situations that are new and can be frightening for patients and their loved ones.
• Contributing to achieving overall company objectives by participating in committees, sharing ideas to improve quality of care and increase efficiency, and working shifts at other Alaska bases.
• Influencing processes, internal communication systems, and other aspects of the business.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental for the employee and eligible dependents
• Generous match with participation in our 401k plan
• Paid time off after 90 days of employment
• Life, disability and other accident insurance options for the employee and eligible dependents
• Employee assistance program
• Tax-free savings plans for medical and childcare expenses
• Relocation assistance for qualified applicants
• 140 hours of paid continuing education per year
• Flexible schedule
• Smoke-free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree