Professional Flight Nurse (Casual) - STAT MedEvac

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

The Professional Flight Nurse is a member of the critical care transport team and provides care to critically ill or injured patients transported by STAT MedEvac. The role includes assessment, stabilization, and intervention in accordance with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The nurse uses independent judgment to provide protocol-consistent care when medical command consultation is unavailable, shares responsibility for team conduct, fulfills education and experiential requirements, and supports STAT MedEvac’s mission, goals, and objectives. The nurse provides advanced life support, maintains readiness of equipment and patient-care environments, completes required operational and patient documentation, and contributes to quality improvement, research, staff training, and outreach. The position requires completing an orientation program, meeting employee health and fitness-for-duty requirements, and maintaining required licensure and certifications. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. Shifts are 12 or 24 hours; holidays and weekends are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of clinical experience in critical care and/or an emergency department; alternatively, RN applicants with two years of experience may qualify if currently working as an RN in a UPMC tertiary critical care unit or emergency department and enrolled in, and meeting the clinical and operational objectives of, the CEM STAT MedEvac two-year Mentor Program.
RN applicants with two years of experience who previously functioned as a Flight/Critical Care Transport Paramedic may be considered based on assessment of their paramedic role and years of experience, and Medical Director approval of a transition plan in accordance with CAMTS requirements.
Three years of clinical experience with a busy advanced life support or critical care ambulance service, or critical care experience in a hospital setting; the stated two-year Flight/Critical Care Transport Paramedic pathway may be considered under the described assessment and approval process.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including maximum height/weight restriction of 6 feet 2 inches and weight of 210 pounds or less, fitness-for-duty examination, and hearing evaluation; must be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.
Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization from the Medical Director.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.
Ability to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level and maintain at least that rating on annual evaluations to retain status.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Exemplary clinical judgment and critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; critical-thinking skills to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Pennsylvania and Ohio RN licensure required upon hire, or qualifying multistate licensure under the Nursing Licensure Compact; employees changing residency to the facility’s state while using an out-of-state NLC license must apply for state licensure within 60 days.
Registered Nurse (RN) and Pre Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN).
Driver’s license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), required within 90 days of hire.
One of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
FEMA IS-100 or National Incident Management System Incident Command; required within 90 days of hire.
FEMA IS-200 or National Incident Management System Single Resources; required within 90 days of hire.
FEMA IS-700 or National Incident Management System Introduction Course; required within 90 days of hire.
NIH Stroke Scale certification, required within 90 days of hire.
Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN), required within two years of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Service Vehicle Operator.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care, consulting online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
Participate in developing and completing research projects.
Maintain a positive attitude toward customers in high-stress environments and demonstrate an understanding of customer needs.
Complete assigned duties, including daily equipment checks, crew duty-roster login, shift handoff, equipment checks, transport logs, and medication logs.
Demonstrate the skills, competencies, and judgment needed to provide patient care in any environment, using required or available educational resources.
Respond promptly and efficiently to requests for service.
Report for work rested and fit for duty and comply with the drug and alcohol policy, including rules concerning prescription and over-the-counter medication use.
Maintain a clean patient environment and crew quarters.
Participate constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program.
Maintain flight-crew fitness for duty, when applicable, by meeting employee health requirements, maximum weight restrictions, hearing-conservation requirements, and medical-screening requirements; promptly report injuries and complete required documentation.
Operate patient-laden stretchers safely, including safe loading, unloading, adjustment, and movement.
Follow scheduling rules, including requirements for schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.
Demonstrate competency in pharmacological interventions.
Participate in the development and training of new staff.
Promote safety for patients and others, report safety concerns through appropriate channels, and use available tools to support a safe work environment.
Collect and promptly process demographic, medical-necessity, and other billing information.
Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to anticipated hazards.
Complete official documentation promptly, including payroll, expense reports, and orientation forms.
Follow the current uniform policy.
Protect patient and family confidentiality and dignity.
Document assessments, interventions, and other pertinent patient information promptly.
Establish and sustain positive relationships with customers regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities as a representative of UPMC and STAT MedEvac.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, performance evaluations, and medical-command eligibility.
Complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.
Travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.