Flight Nurse Medic

Come fly with us in Martinsville, VA!

You must be a dual qualified registered nurse/paramedic.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing high quality  critical care and pre hospital advanced life support 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. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Provides nursing care and high quality pre-hospital advanced life support 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 Base Lead and Education Manager. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice. 
• 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 insure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests. 
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as 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).
• 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 and communicates program goals and objectives.  
• Participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.
• Other Duties as assigned.
• Additional Job Requirements
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%

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
• Requirements as outlined in the MOM Flight Paramedic to Flight Nurse Bridge must be met in order to qualify for the Flight Medic/RN position
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Flight experience preferred for full and part-time positions

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 and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels 
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• 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 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current RN license(s) for states of practice
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
• 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) required
• Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TNCC, ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation (Please note, advanced skills lab must accompany all the above-mentioned advanced trauma courses)
• NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

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.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)