Flight RN Base Medical Manager

Banner Health•Ottawa, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight RN Base Medical Manager oversees operations and relationships at Banner Health’s Wyoming Flight Base at Casper Airport. The role leads more than eight flight clinicians, manages day-to-day base operations, and serves as a liaison between the base and local partners. The position provides clinical support to patients and staff, demonstrates expertise in the assigned specialty, and provides leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management. The role is open to RNs and Paramedics, and employees may reside in Wyoming or Colorado. The schedule is two 24-hour shifts per week, totaling 48 hours weekly: one flight-duty shift and one administrative shift. Administrator on-call duty is also required. Training includes flight and leadership training, with one week of flight-based training in Denton, Texas. The position plans and supports patient care, oversees unit operations, and supervises clinical staff. It contributes to quality initiatives, process improvement, budgeting, staffing, resource management, staff development, and retention. The manager may provide patient care as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
BLS certification; additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the area of practice.
Three years of experience in a relevant medical field, such as ICU, PICU, Emergency Department, or Transport Medicine.
Knowledge and skills in the specialty area.
Critical-thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills.
Ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority and consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.
Ability to practice according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
New Leader Experience certification within one year.
Availability to work two 24-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays, and to take administrator on-call duty.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency medical flight service.
Prior personnel supervisory experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee unit and base operations to support smooth and efficient patient care management.
Manage the unit to promote patient and employee satisfaction, safety, and retention.
Serve as a real-time resource for staff and physicians, providing clinical expertise and helping resolve patient, process, and family issues.
Provide patient care as needed.
Coordinate quality initiatives and process improvements, and manage performance against metrics.
Develop staff leadership skills in communication, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, and employee engagement.
Support staff development and career advancement, serve as a role model, and encourage staff to participate in their own development.
Facilitate unit meetings and shared-governance and leadership efforts.
Lead selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention activities.
Coach staff, conduct performance evaluations, take corrective actions, and provide development opportunities.
Develop operational and capital budgets and manage daily resources, including staff, supplies, and equipment, to support productivity.
Supervise clinical unit staff and support excellent patient care.
Manage schedules and edit time cards, research budget issues, and order supplies as needed.
Serve as a liaison between the flight base and local partners.
Complete administrator on-call duties.