Flight Nurse

Air Methods; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods CBS is seeking a skilled critical care nurse to join the life-saving flight team in Hagerstown. You will deliver high-quality critical care before, during, and after transport, maintain documentation, and participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings to ensure safety and treatment adherence. State-of-the-art helicopter care supports ongoing professional education and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent critical care experience.
• Active RN license and relevant certifications.
• Willingness to adhere to aviation safety and HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until patient care is transferred to the receiving facility.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation and ongoing competency through training and education.
• Participates in pre‑mission briefings and mission debriefings; assists with safety procedures and equipment checks.

Job description

Overview

In Hagerstown, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above Maryland’s landscapes. With 3+ years of recent critical care you’ll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure?

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Responsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You’ll assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility and are responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Reports medical equipment failures and takes initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care, and keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment.
• 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).
• Performs other duties