Flight Nurse Float- Pac West Region

Air Methods•Homebased, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position covers California, Arizona, and Nevada, delivering lifesaving care via state-of-the-art helicopters. The role involves providing advanced care, continuing education with support, and requires 3+ years of recent critical care experience and one previous year of flight nursing experience. The Flight Nurse will assess patients, provide treatment, and ensure safe transport to appropriate facilities, upholding the mission and goals of Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) with safety as the highest priority. This position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in all regions where currently licensed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations
Flight experience 1 year full-time required
As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.
Possess clinical skills required by your state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public through strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork at all levels
Demonstrate strong critical thinking, reasoning skills, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Prioritize multiple tasks and manage complex situations effectively
Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Current RN License(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations. Nurse compact license preferred.
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) are required
Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC or CAMTS approved advanced trauma course (Please note, advanced skills lab may be required for some of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses). A second trauma course may be required based on state requirements
Current NRP certification
NIMS Training: IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
Pre-hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain and demonstrate competency in clinical knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Clinical Education Team and maintain current documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency with all Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies.
Report medical equipment failures promptly and coordinate repairs.
Maintain adequate patient care supplies onboard aircraft and keep the aircraft clean and organized to ensure rapid response capability.
Attend all pre-mission briefings, debriefings, and complete required documentation.
Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities as requested.
Strictly comply with all safety standards to protect yourself, medical personnel, patients, and equipment, and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed.
Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution coordination, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Serve as a preceptor and/or participate in the orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Communicate program goals and objectives to new team members.
Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
Other Duties as assigned
Maintains a high level of flexibility and availability to be scheduled for a minimum of two 24 hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed.
Schedules are provided by the Centralized Scheduling team 4 – 8 weeks in advance.
Self-scheduling is not permitted.
Inability to be scheduled for two shifts per week as a result of providing limited availability (less than 5 consecutive days per week), in the absence of requested benefit time, will result in a written warning for the first occurrence. A second occurrence will result in a final written warning. A third occurrence will result in removal from the float position.
If failure to meet the expectation for shift coverage is due to removal from a shift by Centralized Scheduling as a result of other coverage found, no disciplinary action will occur.
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.