Flight Nurse

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
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
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire
Advanced Trauma Course requirement: One (1) of the following certifications are acceptable: TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course before completion of third-rider training
NRP certification before completion of the third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training

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.
Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation.
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.