Job Description: Job Description Summary : JOB SUMMARYFlight 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/DUTIESResponsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within specified time frameResponsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic countProvide 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 documentationMaintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiencesMaintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education ManualKnowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programsMaintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the publicFunctions as a medical flight memberAttends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentationAssists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e.
radio, navigational, and visual observation activitiesComplies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoffConducts aircraft safety briefings as neededResponsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional DirectorOTHER DUTIESParticipates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committeesAttends and participates in meetings according to established guidelinesUndertakes and maintains projects as assignedActs as a mentor and/or participates in orientation of new employeesParticipates in continuing education programsMaintains 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 DirectorWill assist with PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the assigned areaOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSExperience:Minimum of three (3) years experience in an emergency or critical care setting requiredFlight experience preferredEducation:Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area requiredEMT Certification in state(s) where requiredBLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hireAdvanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hireInstructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferredSkills: The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports, and job specific legal documentationAbility to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient careAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesAbility to multitask and perform effectively in a fast paced environmentExhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentialityWell-organized, analytical and self-directedExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels of the organizationCritical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems | Job Description : WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The working conditions as well as physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Working Conditions: Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts Required to work in outside weather conditions Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight and at a moderate level when in a hospital environment Frequently required to travel within region of assignmentPhysical Demands: Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask Reach with hands and arms; speak and hear Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities Frequently required to sit Required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell 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 scheduleGUIDING 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.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSDirect Report: Program Director or Regional DirectorInterrelationships: Medical Crew; PCS Staff; Employees; Patients; EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled