Float Flight Nurse

Life Flight Network•Aurora, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Float 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 organization’s guidelines and protocols. This position has scheduled shifts in Cottage Grove, Newport, Aurora, Salem, Hillsboro, and Redmond, and may require varied shifts and coverage of fixed-wing and/or ambulance calls. The nurse is the senior member of the flight team and provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also supports aircraft safety, flight-team operations, equipment readiness, patient documentation and follow-up, and the development of the organization’s business and operations plans. Candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

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; the course must be completed before assuming independent duties.
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 for drivers.
Maintain an airport badge where applicable.
Passport and/or eligibility to enter Canada may be required based on location assignment.
Comply with the maximum weight restriction of 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate and work with varied people one-on-one and in large groups, including in highly stressful situations.
Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed-wing and/or ambulance call shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous flight experience is preferred.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification is strongly preferred until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN).

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced critical care in collaboration with the Flight Paramedic and assume responsibility for direct patient care in accordance with Life Flight Network guidelines and protocols.
Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain competency in advanced clinical skills, including chest tube insertion, surgical airways, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line placement.
Complete accurate and thorough patient care documentation and provide written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
Assist with equipment retrieval and return, cleaning and restocking equipment, inventories, monthly checks, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance.
Support day-to-day Life Flight Network operations and compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations.
Help ensure safe aircraft operations for patients, crew members, and personnel at the scene; enforce LFN safety policies and assist the pilot with navigation, takeoff, landing, and in-flight procedures.
Participate in development of business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
Promote a favorable public opinion of Life Flight Network through contact with patients, community agencies, and hospitals.
Provide flight education to the public as requested.