Flight Nurse

phigroup; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Health in Victoria, TX is seeking Flight Nurses to join our elite crew. The role focuses on safe, comprehensive care for critically ill and/or injured patients in pre-hospital and transport settings, with emphasis on flight nursing protocols and teamwork.

Qualified candidates will hold an active RN license, 3+ years of critical care experience, and relevant certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in the state employed.
• Minimum 3 years (5 preferred) of critical care/emergency experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and other flight/transport certifications as listed.
• CFRN within 24 months of hire; flight/transport experience preferred.
• Effective human relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill/injured patients in pre-hospital and transport settings.
• Document accurate information for assessment, treatment, and billing.
• Maintain knowledge of flight nursing protocols and participate in required trainings.
• Collaborate with management and external customers; support PR/marketing activities.
• Maintain required certifications and comply with policies and safety standards.

Skills

RN license in state employed

3+ years critical care/emergency

Flight/transport experience

BLS ACLS PALS TNATC TNCC ITLS PHTLS

CFRN within 24 months

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CFRN within 24 months

Tools

Electronic charting

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Our Life-Saving Team in Victoria, TX and take advantage of:

• Sign on bonus up to $15,000!

We are on the lookout for passionate Flight Nurses to join our elite crew! If you 've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives!

Who We Are:

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor or the Manager of Business Operations as applicable, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight nursing or if dual certified flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
• Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintains an active RN license and all certifications required by policy.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Must have an active RN license to practice in the state employed.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current critical care/emergency experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
• CFRN within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs
• Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening

Schedule/Location:

MED

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.

Our Core Competencies:

Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.

Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

The PHI Health Advantage:

For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pion