Flight Nurse

Rural Metro Fire Department; Weatherford (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural Metro Fire Department is offering an immediate opportunity for a Flight Nurse position in Weatherford, OK. This role involves working with a professional team to ensure the safe transportation of patients and adherence to high safety standards.

Ideal candidates should have three years of critical care experience, hold necessary RN and EMT certifications, and be committed to ongoing training. The position starts at $28.09/hr plus an additional $4.17/hr. Geo Modification.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required prior to flight status.
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) within 24 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess each situation to determine best course of action for critical patients.
• Manage critically ill or injured adult/pediatric patients per physician orders.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean aircraft environment.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Patient monitoring

Effective communication

Education

Current RN license

EMT Certification & Trauma Certification

Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Job description

Flight Nurse

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Nurse Opportunity in Weatherford, OK

Starting at $28.09 + DOE, with an additional $4.17/hr. Geo Modification.

We’re hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintain regular equipment and base checks, and comply with safety standards and briefings.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
• Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.

Other Responsibilities

• Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
• Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
• EMT Certification & Trauma Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
• Certified Registered Flight Nurse (CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight experience.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

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