RN Flight

Description

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Summary :

The Registered Nurse Flight Nurse Senior provides comprehensive care to critically ill and / or injured persons in the air medical environment. Practice is carried out with a high degree of independence in challenging out-of-hospital environment and at regional health care facilities. The position also has significant responsibility for public relations and involves interacting with a wide range of healthcare and public safety professionals in stressful situations. The position also requires subject matter management skills and independent work on projects related to Flight For Life operations. This position coordinates transport operations / care with the projects Flight Nurse / Paramedic and Pilot crew members in conjunction with policies and procedures that have been established by Flight For Life Administration, the Flight For Life Medical Director, and Flight For Lifes contracted aviation services (FAA Part 135) operator.

Responsibilities :

• demonstrates proficiency in the practice of critical care and emergency nursing skills and advanced life support under little or no supervision
• assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs; administers patient care per medical guidelines
• adheres to aircraft safety throughout the flight
• uses excellent verbal and written communication skills to plan patient care and implementation while working with multi-disciplinary services and other health care agencies.
• This person will also serve as a resource person to the community and other disciplines. The flight nurse participates in-service programs and participates in department and accreditation required continuing education.
• The transitional nurse must agree to fulfill the terms of the Transitional FFL Nurse to include critical care education and nursing experience.
• All employees of Flight For Life who have direct or indirect access to patient health information must treat that information with the strictest of confidence. Any unauthorized access, modication, disclosure or casual discussion of such information shall be considered a violation of this policy and shall be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Requirements : Work Schedule :

24 HOURS

Work Type : Full Time