Nurse (Flight Operations)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • McChord AFB, WA

21h

About The Position

The Nurse (Flight Operations) provides clinical oversight in the management and execution of nursing care competencies, organizational training, and flying training requirements supporting the aeromedical evacuation mission within an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. The position is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer role. Regular assignments are ART duties, with some non-ART duties that generally do not exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. The work schedule is aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies.

The incumbent provides nursing care in the aeromedical environment and serves as the senior medical member of an aeromedical evacuation crew. The role oversees and administers specialized training for aeromedical aircrew, represents nursing and aircrew functions to external agencies and military representatives, and serves as the medical and clinical authority for onboard patient care when a flight surgeon is absent. The position may involve emergency procedures during patient transport, aircrew flying duties, mobility between units or locations, and exposure to the physical and clinical hazards associated with flight and operational patient care.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Professional nursing education from an accredited program: a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination and hold a current, active, full, unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent, including experience advising medical personnel about aeromedical/medical evacuation, modifying flight nurse or medical technician training requirements, and evaluating training programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Maintain current certifications and current, unrestricted registered nurse licensure, with the skills training and qualifications needed to maintain licensure.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements; maintain mission-ready aircrew status at flight instructor and flight examiner qualification levels and pass required aircrew examinations.
• Willingness to transfer to another unit or location as directed by HQ AFRC.
• Ability to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice when required and to fly in military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must not have a qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence that would prohibit performance of the position's duties.
• Ability to apply nursing practice and clinical standards, applicable guidance and regulations, and instructional skills; plan, organize, and supervise clinical and non-clinical operations; understand operational and contingency concepts; analyze changing environments, resolve complex issues, maintain working relationships, and direct organizational changes.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the USAF Flight Nurse Course.
• Aeromedical evacuation crewmember (AECM) qualification and currency.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the aeromedical environment.
• Serve as the senior medical member of an Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) crew during aeromedical evacuation missions.
• Oversee AE training programs to ensure assigned personnel are trained in specialty and mission requirements.
• Plan, develop, and administer specialized aircrew training programs for aeromedical aircrew members.
• Represent nursing and aircrew functions to external agencies, including FEMA, VA, state and local emergency management officials, and wing and HQ functional representatives; establish and maintain working relationships to advance organizational goals.
• Provide emergency services and crisis intervention, and serve as the medical/clinical authority for onboard patient care in the absence of a flight surgeon.
• Perform life-saving emergency procedures to stabilize patients during aeromedical transport to or between medical treatment facilities.
• Advise physicians and other medical personnel on aeromedical/medical evacuation and review and recommend modifications to flight nurse and medical technician training requirements.
• Review and recommend modifications to standardization/evaluation programs assessing training effectiveness.
• Maintain mission-ready aircrew status at flight instructor and flight examiner qualification levels, including periodic examinations and flight performance evaluations.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and participate in unit training assemblies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, in accordance with JTR and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree