Regional Floating Flight Nurse

Company: Guardian Flight
Location: Gallup
Posted on: October 5, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:

REGIONAL FLOATING FLIGHT NURSE INCENTIVES

• Starting Range $99,000-$102,000 annually
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus payable in two installments following the end of training
• Schedule rotation is 5 days on/10 days off
• Company paid travel
• Company paid crew housing while on shift
  
  We're hiring Regional Floating 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, 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
    • 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
        • 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 preferred
          Physical Demands:
          
          • The ideal candidate will live in the Four Corners Region (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, or Arizona)
          • 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 BEHAVIORS
            
            Employee 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.

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