MTC Flight Nurse

Job Description

Flight Nurses 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
* Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within specified time frame
* Responsible 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, i.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
* Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

OTHER DUTIES
* Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees
* Attends and participates in meetings according to established guidelines
* Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned
* Acts as a mentor and/or participates in orientation of new employees
* Participates in continuing education programs
* Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed
* Will instruct classes as directed by Program Director
* Will assist with PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the assigned area
* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
* Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an emergency or critical care setting required
* Flight experience preferred

Education:
* Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area required
* EMT Certification in state(s) where required
* 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 preferred

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled