Flight Nurse - Bullhead City, AZ Bullhead City AZ
Company: Air Methods Corporation
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Responsible for providing high quality critical 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.Essential Functions and
Responsibilities:* 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 Medical
Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. 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).* Other Duties
as assigned.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 or as required by state/
local EMS regulations* Pre-hospital experience preferred* Flight
experience preferred for full and part-time positions* 1 year of
full-time flight experience required for per diem (PRN)
positionsOperation 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.SkillsSkills 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
verbalComputer Skills* Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookCertificates, Licenses,
Registrations* Current RN license(s) for states of practice* 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) required* Advanced
Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications
are acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced
trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation
(Please note, advanced skills lab must accompany all of 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 hireAir 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe 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)
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