Overview
Job Summary
Responsible for providing high quality care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You’ll assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility and are responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. This position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams at bases in all regions where currently licensed.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
* Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
* Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Clinical Education Team.
* Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
* Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
* Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
* Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
* Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
* Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects and committees.
* Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
* Maintains a high level of flexibility and availability to be scheduled for a minimum of two 24 hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed.
* Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 85%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education & Experience
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
* Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred.
* Minimum three (3) years recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years.
* Pre-hospital experience preferred.
* Flight experience 1 year full-time required.
Operation and Safety Requirements:
* As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.
Skills
* Skills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice.
* Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.
* Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation.
* Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Computer Skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Current RN License(s) for states of practice where Air Methods maintains CBS locations.
* EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
* Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent.
* Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, or CEN) are required.
* Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATC or CAMTS approved advanced trauma course.
* Current NRP certification.
* NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat.
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Minimum Pay
USD $35.82/Yr.
Maximum Pay
USD $43.78/Hr.
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