Flight Nurse
Company: Guardian Flight
Location: Farmington
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description:***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS + NEW AND IMPROVED
SCHEDULES COMING THIS AUGUST - WORK 5 DAYS AND HAVE 10 DAYS
OFF***
We're hiring Flight Nurses to provide direct patient care in
accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also
assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned
area.
JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient
care record for each dispatched flight within specified time frame,
and for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count
- Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support
care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the
accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care
documentation
- Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by
participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications,
continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the
Employee Education Manual
- Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment
and supplies used by emergency programs
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues,
EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
- Functions as a medical flight member
- Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and
completes necessary documentation
- Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance
when needed, e. radio, navigational, and visual observation
activities
- Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self,
medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
- Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONSExperience:
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an emergency or
critical care setting required
- Flight experience preferredEducation:
- Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area
required
- EMT Certification in state(s) where required
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will
be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of
hire
- Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required
within 12 months from date of hire
- Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS
preferredPhysical Demands:
- Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95
mask
- Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to
sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient
care activities
- Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with
assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee must consistently exhibit our
guiding principles:
- Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for
our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
- One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no
individual can alone.
- Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire
progress.
- Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and
preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
- Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in
how we do it.
- Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the
communities we serve.EEO Statement:Global Medical Response and its
family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which
includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable
accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Keywords: Guardian Flight, Farmington , Flight Nurse, Healthcare , Farmington, New Mexico
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