Flight Nurse
Company: Life Flight Network
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Flight Nurse is responsible for working with
the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of advanced critical care to
patients of the Life Flight Network. The Flight Nurse assumes and
is ultimately responsible for all direct patient care in accordance
to the guidelines and protocols of Life Flight Network.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSMinimum of five (5) years of ICU/ED/Trauma
experience within the last ten (10) years. Previous flight
experience preferred. Flight experience can be substituted year for
year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement. Current licensure and/or
certification as listed below:
- RN license as appropriate to assigned location
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Basic Trauma Life
Support (BTLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
certification. Must have successfully completed the TPATC course
prior to assuming independent duties.
- CFRN exam must be taken within one year of hire, certification
must be obtained within 2 years of hire
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
strongly preferred until certified as a Flight Registered Nurse
(CFRN)
- Drivers must have a current, valid state issued driver's
license and at least three years of driving experience.
- Maintenance of Airport Badge (where applicable)
- Passport and/or Entry into Canada may be required based on
location assignment
- Complies with weight restrictions (maximum 250 pounds fully
outfitted to perform the job)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work
with a variety of people one-on-one and in large groups, often in
highly stressful situations
- Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing and/or
ambulance call shiftsGENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSCLINICAL QUALITY: The Flight Nurse will perform to the
highest standards of nursing. In addition to basic critical care
requirements, the Flight Nurse is trained and maintains competency
in the following skills: Chest tube insertion, surgical airways,
endotracheal intubation, intraosseous insertion, and central line
placement. The Flight Nurse, as the senior member of the flight
team, is ultimately responsible for all care rendered to the
patient.
- Works with the Flight Paramedic in the delivery of age
appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care
- Works with the Flight Paramedic as needed in providing accurate
and complete patient care documentation per the standards
established by LFN
- Provides written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring
hospitals or agencies
- Assists with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate
agencies
- Works with the Flight Paramedic in cleaning and restocking
equipment in a timely manner to place an aircraft back in service
as soon as possible
- Works with the Flight Paramedic in completing inventories and
monthly checks, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment in
working order
- Works with the Flight Paramedic in day-to-day operations of
LFN
- May compile statistical data or work on related projects as
assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations SAFETY: The
expectations of all customers are understood and exceeded through
the provision of quality services.
- Helps to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft for the
protection of the patient, crewmembers and personnel on the
scene
- Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in
navigation, take off, landing and in-flight procedures BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT: Participates in the development of LFN business and
operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial
performance goals.
- Encourages a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal
contact with patients, community agencies and hospitals
- Provides flight education to the public as requested The above
accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are
not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will
not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related,
or a logical extension of the position. BENEFITS
- LFN offers competitive compensation above industry
standard
- Medical (Company pays for employee 100%)
- Dental (Company pays for employee 100%)
- Vision (Company pays for employee 100%)
- Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100%)
- Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee
100%)
- Long term care, flexible spending (Company pays for employee
100%)
- 401k – with 100% vested employer contribution
- Tenure bonuses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental time off
- Bereavement leave (including pets)
- Tuition/Training reimbursement
- Paid volunteer time
- Employee Recognition Awards
- A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year
for full time employees
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Life Flight Network Membership
- Dog friendly work environmentAll candidates are subject to drug
screening and background investigation.
Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Life Flight Network, Salem , Flight Nurse, Healthcare , Salem, Oregon
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