Flight Nurse

Life Flight Network•Kailua-Kona, HI

About The Position

The Flight Nurse works with a Flight Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care to Life Flight Network patients and is ultimately responsible for direct patient care in accordance with the network’s guidelines and protocols. As the senior member of the flight team, the nurse provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and maintains competency in advanced clinical procedures. The role also supports safe aircraft operations, equipment readiness, documentation, communication with referring agencies, and the network’s operational and business development goals.

Requirements

At least five years of ICU, ED, or trauma experience within the last ten years; previous flight experience may substitute year for year for this requirement.
Current RN license appropriate to the assigned location.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) certification; must successfully complete the course before assuming independent duties.
Must 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.
Comply with the maximum weight restriction of 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job.
Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people individually and in groups, including in highly stressful situations.
Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed-wing and/or ambulance call shifts.
All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Previous flight experience.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN).
Passport and/or eligibility to enter Canada may be required based on location assignment.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced, age-appropriate critical care with the Flight Paramedic and assume responsibility for all direct patient care.
Maintain competency in chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
Complete accurate and thorough patient care documentation and provide written or verbal follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
Assist with retrieving and returning equipment to appropriate agencies.
Clean, restock, inspect, inventory, and maintain equipment; order supplies as needed to return aircraft to service promptly.
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 Director of Clinical Operations.
Help ensure safe aircraft operations and enforce safety policies; assist the pilot with navigation, takeoff, landing, and in-flight procedures.
Support development of business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
Promote favorable public opinion through contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
Provide flight education to the public as requested.