Registered Nurse (RN) - Flight

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

8h

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Conemaugh MedSTAR provides advanced life support and critical care transport for patients of all ages during interfacility and scene responses via air and critical care ground transport. The flight nurse directs patient care from initial contact through transfer to the receiving facility, maintains clinical excellence in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health standards and Air Methods patient care guidelines. The flight nurse also serves as a clinical leader, educator, and liaison to EMS agencies, hospitals, and the community. Candidates must demonstrate strong critical care experience, current EMS field competency, and a commitment to service excellence, safety, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an RN in a critical care or emergency department setting.
• Current active field experience an EMS provider
• Qualified for SAEMS regional active medical command status
• Current Pennsylvania PHRN certification, PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS or ITLS
• NIMS certification (100, 200, 700, 800)

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PA state approved paramedic course with certificate preferred
• Certification as CCRN, CEN or CFRN
• Neonatal resuscitation certification, PEPP, ATLS/ATCN, CFRN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices nursing within his/her scope of practice as defined by PA Department of Health.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing continuing education and clinical experiences.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies to assure readiness and immediate response to assist providers by ground and/or air.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, physicians and the public.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow up.
• Participate in planned outreach, marketing and education activities.
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care and critical care.
• Perform standard duties as a paramedic in correlation with the referral line. Assume responsibility and accountability in communications with referral agencies and receiving physicians through the referral line.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, state and departmental requirements.
• Serves as role model, educator, and clinical resource
• Participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and communicates hospital and program mission, values and goals.
• Maintains the values associated with the Ideal Patient Experience and Commitments to Excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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