Clinical Development & CQI Lead – Flight Nursing & Paramedics

REMSA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

REMSA's Care Flight is seeking a Clinical Development & CQI Coordinator to lead onboarding and ongoing education for flight nurses and paramedics, while coordinating quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness. The role focuses on competency, simulation, and evidence-based practice to advance patient outcomes.

The position collaborates with CNO, Medical Director, and HR to ensure education aligns with CAMTS standards and organizational goals, driving continuous learning and

Qualifications

• Nevada State Paramedic Certification or Licensed RN required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent full-time Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of air medical experience required.
• Must be CFRN or FP-C certified.
• Prior experience developing and/or implementing clinical training is required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must maintain or obtain required certification/licensure within 1 year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate onboarding, orientation, recurrent, remedial, and specialty education programs for Care Flight Nurses and Paramedics, aligning with CAMTS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design, maintain, and improve curricula, competency assessments, training materials, simulation scenarios, and professional development programs.
• Facilitate classroom, online, laboratory, simulation, and field-based learning to promote clinical judgment and patient safety.
• Oversee annual competency validation, skills verification, credentialing, continuing education, and LMS record maintenance.
• Develop and evaluate the Care Flight Preceptor Program, including training, mentorship, and program effectiveness.
• Participate in CQI activities: chart reviews, audits, documentation reviews, and outcome measurement.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities; report findings to leadership and committees.
• Collaborate with CNO, Medical Director, Clinical Committee, Quality, HR, and operations to implement quality and safety initiatives.
• Support accreditation readiness and CAMTS compliance related to education, competency, quality, and clinical practice.
• Participate in case reviews and root cause analyses with Flight Safety and leadership to address learning opportunities.
• Act as a clinical, educational, and quality resource for field personnel and leaders.

Skills

Flight Nursing Experience

Education & Training

Quality Improvement

Communication Skills

Evidence-based Practice

Simulation Training

Education

CFRN or FP-C certification

Nevada State Paramedic Certification or RN License

Job description

REMSA's Care Flight is seeking a Clinical Development & CQI Coordinator to lead onboarding and ongoing education for flight nurses and paramedics, while coordinating quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness. The role focuses on competency, simulation, and evidence-based practice to advance patient outcomes.

The position collaborates with CNO, Medical Director, and HR to ensure education aligns with CAMTS standards and organizational goals, driving continuous learning and