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.
- Maintain and demonstrate competency in clinical knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicate educational needs to the Clinical Education Team and maintain current documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
- Equipment and Aircraft Management: Demonstrate proficiency with all Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies. Report medical equipment failures promptly and coordinate repairs. Maintain adequate patient care supplies onboard aircraft and keep the aircraft clean and organized to ensure rapid response capability.
- Flight Operations and Safety: Attend all pre-mission briefings, debriefings, and complete required documentation. Participate in pre-mission checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities as requested. Strictly comply with all safety standards to protect yourself, medical personnel, patients, and equipment, and conduct aircraft safety briefings when needed.
- Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
- Community Engagement: Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution coordination, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
- Training and Development: Serve as a preceptor and/or participate in the orientation of new employees and students as assigned. Communicate program goals and objectives to new team members.
- Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
- 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. Schedules are provided by the Centralized Scheduling team 4 – 8 weeks in advance. Self-scheduling is not permitted. Inability to be scheduled for two shifts per week as a result of providing limited availability (less than 5 consecutive days per week), in the absence of requested benefit time, will result in a written warning for the first occurrence. A second occurrence will result in a final written warning. A third occurrence will result in removal from the float position. If failure to meet the expectation for shift coverage is due to removal from a shift by Centralized Scheduling as a result of other coverage found, no disciplinary action will occur.
- 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. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
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. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last 5 years, or as required by state/local EMS regulations
- 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
- Nursing Skills: Possess clinical skills required by your state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
- Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public through strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork at all levels
- Critical Thinking and Organization: Demonstrate strong critical thinking, reasoning skills, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Prioritize multiple tasks and manage complex situations effectively
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call rotations
- 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. Nurse compact license preferred.
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider (if state or county required)
- 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 (Please note, advanced skills lab may be required for some of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses). A second trauma course may be required based on state requirements
Current NRP certificationNIMS 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.
