Neonatal Flight Nurse

PHI Health•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Join Our Life-Saving Team and take advantage of a sign on bonus up to $65,000! Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe. With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way. Who We Are: PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Base Supervisor, these positions are responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to obstetrical or neonatal patients and infants during transport by providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of high-risk perinatal patients in consultation with perinatologists, neonatologists, including emergency delivery and neonatal resuscitation as required. Will work all bases and rotate between all shifts as required.

Requirements

Candidate must have an active State RN license and a minimum of three years recent experience in neonatal intensive care in a tertiary center.
Must be nationally certified in specialty areas (NCC – Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing), within two years of hire.
Must have current BLS, NRP and PALS.
Must successfully complete Neonatal Flight Nurse Education Program.
Must pass pre-placement physical and not exceed weight limit per PHI Health policy.
Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with all levels of PHI Health personnel and outside contracts.
Ability to verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen
It is preferred that candidate lives within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence.

Nice To Haves

Previous Neonatal Flight Nurse experience, BSN, certification as BLS, NRP or PALS Instructor preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the team leader on transports.
Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnosis, therapies and emergency treatment for high-risk maternal/fetal or neonatal patients transported by rotor wing, fixed-wing and ground ambulance.
Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment, treatment during stabilization and transport.
Documents accurate and complete billing information for transports according to PHI Health policy.
Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between PHI Health management, internal and external customers.
Participates in activities to support PR/marketing efforts of PHI Health and regional bases.
Maintains knowledge base for perinatal flight nurse role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment review, skill labs, assigned clinical rotations, CEs and pertinent educational seminars related to flight nursing and perinatal nursing.
Completes all annual recurrent competency verification as required.
Maintains an active State RN license and all certifications as required by policy.
Other job duties as applicable.