Flight Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least three years of recent critical care or emergency nursing experience within the last five years, or as required by state or local EMS regulations.
• Current RN license(s) for states of practice.
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications, plus PALS or equivalent where required by state or county regulations; courses must be from AHA, ARC, or ASHI where required.
• One of TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training.
• NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation.
• NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training, and HazMat, before completion of third-rider training.
• CFRN or CEN specialty certification within 24 months of hire.
• Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
• Skills required to practice nursing under the assigned state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, critical-thinking, reasoning, attention-to-detail, prioritization, and multitasking skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to work in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• Pre-hospital experience.
• Flight experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial patient contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences, required training, and continuing education; communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Use and maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report medical equipment failures and take initial steps toward repair as directed.
• Maintain adequate onboard medical supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response to transport requests.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist and, as requested, assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed to protect personnel, patients, and equipment.
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty helicopter transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
• Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned, and communicate program goals and objectives.
• Participate in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees, including research and publishing opportunities.
• Maintain regularly scheduled attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending account benefit plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full company-paid life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary legal benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs