Professional Flight Nurse (Part-Time) - Lemont Furnace, PA

UPMC•Lemont Furnace, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a part-time Professional Flight Nurse to support MedEvac 5 in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. The schedule is one 24-hour shift per week. The Professional Flight Nurse is a member of the critical care transport team and provides care to critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. The role includes assessing, stabilizing, and treating patients in accordance with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The nurse exercises independent judgment to provide appropriate protocol-based care when a medical command physician cannot be reached, shares responsibility for the team's conduct, fulfills education and experience requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. The nurse supports the mission, goals, and objectives of STAT MedEvac. The position requires high school diploma or equivalent and qualifying clinical experience. Applicants must complete a pre-employment physical and prescribed orientation, meet fitness-for-duty and medical requirements, be eligible for medical command authorization, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to STAT MedEvac base sites as assigned. Pennsylvania RN licensure is required at start; Ohio RN licensure is required within 90 days.

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 who currently work as an RN in a UPMC Health System tertiary critical care unit or emergency department may qualify if enrolled in the CEM STAT MedEvac two-year Mentor Program and meeting its clinical and operational objectives.
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 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 alternative consideration for RN applicants with prior Flight/Critical Care Transport Paramedic experience also applies.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a maximum height of 6 feet 2 inches and weight of 210 pounds or less, a fitness-for-duty physical exam, and hearing evaluation; must be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.
Must be eligible for medical command authorization by 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 instruction, 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 rating on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation for promotion to this level and maintain that rating on annual evaluations.
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, critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical-thinking skills needed to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Driver's license.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), within 90 days of hire.
NIMS 100, within 90 days of hire.
NIMS 200, within 90 days of hire.
NIMS 700, within 90 days of hire.
NIH Stroke Scale certification, within 90 days of hire.
Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN), within two years of hire.
Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN).
Registered Nurse (RN).
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Act 34 clearance.
Pennsylvania RN licensure required upon start date and Ohio RN licensure required within 90 days.
Current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state if the facility is in an NLC state. Employees on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the facility's state must apply for that state's license within 60 days.
FEMA IS-100 or National Incident Management System Incident Command certification.
FEMA IS-200 or National Incident Management System Single Resources certification.
FEMA IS-700 or National Incident Management System Introduction Course certification.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Service Vehicle Operator qualification.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients according to 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, customer-focused attitude in a high-stress environment.
Complete duties assigned by the base site manager, including vehicle and medication checks, crew duty-roster logging, shift reports, equipment checks, transport logs, and medication logs.
Maintain the skills, competencies, and judgment needed to provide patient care in any environment, using required or available educational resources.
Respond promptly and efficiently to service requests.
Report fit for duty and comply with the drug and alcohol policy, including requirements concerning prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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 qualified as a flight crew member, by meeting employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical screening requirements; report injuries and complete required documentation promptly.
Operate patient-laden stretchers safely, including loading, unloading, adjustment, and movement.
Follow scheduling rules, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.
Demonstrate competency in pharmacological interventions.
Participate in developing and training new staff.
Promote the safety of 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 required 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 patient assessments, interventions, and other pertinent information promptly.
Establish and sustain positive relationships with customers regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities representing UPMC and STAT MedEvac.