Flight Nurse

PHI Health•Evansville, IN

About The Position

PHI Health is hiring a Flight Nurse in Evansville, Indiana. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or Manager of Business Operations, the Flight Nurse provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight nursing principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics while supporting transport by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. The Flight Nurse works clinically under the program Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, the position reports directly to the program Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards. The successful candidate must complete PHI Air Medical Group’s education and orientation program and maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, and flight weight limits. PHI Health describes itself as the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases. The company emphasizes safety, efficiency, quality, and service. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered.

Requirements

Active RN license to practice in the state of employment.
At least three years of current critical care or emergency experience.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and one of TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS.
Obtain CFRN certification within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Effective human relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel flight weight restriction in accordance with policy.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and pass drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current critical care or emergency experience preferred.
NRP preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain knowledge relevant to flight nursing by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
Provide clinical care under the program Medical Director’s protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.