Flight Nurse

Allegiance Mobile Health•McAllen, TX

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 paramedics, 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 the program's current director of Clinical Standards for Allegiance. The position also supports communications, public relations and marketing, education, supply management, wellness, and safety activities. It requires maintaining clinical knowledge and certifications, meeting annual competency requirements, and following applicable Department of Health Services regulations and scope-of-practice requirements. The work involves transporting patients by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. The employee must tolerate flight-related motion, vibration, temperature extremes, extended sitting, and occasional exposure to exhaust and aircraft fuel fumes. Physical requirements include lifting and moving loads up to 100 pounds, meeting a flight-specific weight restriction, and wearing a helmet with night vision goggles for extended periods.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state or states of employment.
At least three years of current critical care or emergency experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and one of TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS.
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.
Maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight.
Pass pre-placement requirements, including a strength and flexibility assessment and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports.
Perform specialized functions, complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document accurate and appropriate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Practice under the direction of the program's Medical Director using medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.
Maintain effective and timely communication with management, internal customers, 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 critical care and transport.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Know and practice within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
Perform additional duties that may include base educator, social media and public relations representative, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.