Flight Nurse (RN), Killeen, Texas

ADP, Inc.; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vighter LLC seeks a Flight Registered Nurse (RN) for on-site duties in Texas to support DHS/ICE detainee transport and ground assessments. You will deliver in-flight care under medical direction, adhering to approved protocols and medical supervision.

Eligible candidates hold an active RN license, BLS, and preferably ACLS, with at least 1 year of relevant patient care. Part-time or full-time hours available; travel and detention settings are involved.

Qualifications

• Must hold a US-registered RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year indirect patient care experience; detention or correctional healthcare preferred.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-flight nursing care to DHS/ICE detainees per approved medical protocols.
• Perform screening assessments under medical direction of RN Site Lead and Project Manager.
• Coordinate care with DHS/ICE teams and medical supervisors during detentions and flights.

Skills

Flight nursing

BLS/ACLS

Detention healthcare

In-flight patient care

Multilingual

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Full Time Professional Killeen, TX, Killeen, TX, US 1 Attachments

Title: FlightRegisteredNurse(RN)

Position Type: Part time (15-29 hours/week) or Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level: RegisteredNurse (RN)

Job Category: HealthCare

Our Company Promise: WearecommittedtoprovidingourEmployeesastableworkenvironmentwith equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighters Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement teamsduring on-ground assessments and during deportation flight missions. HCPs work administratively under the Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) andtheImmigrationandCustomsEnforcement.Healthcareisdeliveredinaccordancewithapproved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed DHS and ICE at numerous locations in Texas, Arizona, and Louisiana. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in detention and flight settings. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a DHS/ICE Station or outpost collocated with international airports in sector. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education,Licensure/Certification&Experience:

• Musthaveaminimumofoneyearofexperienceindirectpatientcareandlicensed/certifiedasa Registered Nurse (RN). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care. ER/ICU experience is preferrable
• Successful completion of a US-based accredited Registered Nurse training program leading to licensure/certification as Registered Nurse (RN). Thedegreeissuinginstitutionand/orprogram must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

• Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: AmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)BLSforhealthcareproviders,AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
• Applicationofmedicalprinciples,clinicalprocedures,andtechniques.
• Alertnessandskillinprovidingcareandreactingtoemergencysituations.
• Basicsafety,infectioncontrol,qualityassurance,recordsmanagement,statisticalinformation gathering, etc.
• Experienceinadetention/correctionaland/orpediatricsettingishighlypreferred
• BilingualinEnglishandSpanishishighlypreferred butnotrequired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Providein-flightnursingservicestoDHS/ICEdetaineesbeingrepatriatedtotheircountries of origin or other asylum locations in Central and South America.
• Collectandadministerapprovedmedicationsinaccordancewithdoctor’sprescribed orders.
• Review patient information while ensuring compliance with established protocols for the transportation of detainees by air.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention; and documents patient care accurately and timely in compliance with Vighter and regulatory standards.
• Anticipates and acquires resources needed for routine and unexpected medical incidents, including medical emergencies in flight.
• Proper judgment is required to prevent delays in service provision, avoid serious adverse impact on the health status of individuals and the population served, and reduce waste efforts and resources. Judgmental failure could seriously affect the health status of one or more individuals
• Responsible for performing a variety of unusual and complex professional tasks without the benefit of close guidance. Independently establishes criteria, formulates approaches, and evaluates efforts
• Assumes responsibility as the sole medical provider of care for Federal detainees with stable, unstable, and complex medical conditions, and independently implements and monitors a comprehensive plan to meet the actual and anticipated medical needs of detainee(client) and aircraft crew under the supervision of the RN Site Lead and RN Project Manager.
• Demonstratesensitivitytoculturaldiversity,race,gender,andotherindividualdifferences in the workforce, in the detainee population, and in the Community.
• Participateinqualityimprovementinitiativestoenhancepatientcaredelivery.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

DutyHours/On-call Requirements:

• Generallyspeaking,Flightsarescheduledaminimumofoneweekout.Showtimetotheflight lineisaminimumof60-90minutespriortowheelsup(missiondependent,showtimeswillbe published by Site Lead personnel.
• Generally, most flights leave early morning and return to the U.S. the same day. However, there are times when maintenance, refueling, or weather may cause paid delays at home or abroad.
• Flights canceled are non-compensable to flight nurses or crews. We strive to give as much notice as possible in the event of a flight delay or cancelation
• Positionhasavailabilitiestoworkday,eveningandnightshifts.Availabilityduringweekends and holidays is a possibility. Advanced notice will be provided for scheduling purposes.
• We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule limitations in advance. All Flight Nurses start as part time and work to full time selection by the site leads and Project Manager.

Travel:

• Thisisanonsitepositionwiththeexpectationofcontinuoustravel.Workwillbeconductedat detention facilities and on air assets while in flight.
• Frequenttravelbyairtointernationallocationswillbearoutinepartofthejob.
• MustpossessavalidU.S.passport.
• Competitivehourlyrate
• ComprehensivebenefitspackagethatincludesHealth&WelfareAllowanceforSCAemployees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
• EmployeeBasicLife,andAD&DInsurance
  • Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Qualifications:

• Mustbeabletowalk,stand,bend,and/orsitformorethan8hoursperday.
• MustbeabletoperformBLS/CPRifnecessaryandassistpatientsinto/outofawheelchair.
• Mustbeabletoperformdutiesinastressfulandoftenaustereenvironmentwithoutphysical limitations.
• Mustbeabletouseanelevatororwalkupanddownstairs.
• Mustbeabletoliftupto50poundsandcarryupto10feet.
• Mustbeabletoroutinelygrasporhandleobjects,usefingerdexterity,bendelbows/kneesand reach above and below shoulders.
• Mustbeabletoreadandinterprethandwrittenandtypewrittenprint.
• Mustbeabletocommunicatebyvoiceanddetectsoundbyear.
• Mustbewillingtoworkday,night,weekdays,weekends,holidays,andovertimeifnecessary.
• Mustbeabletoperformdutiesinanindoorand/oroutdoorenvironment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convictedof,pledguiltyto,plednolocontenderto,orreceivedprobationpriortojudgementfor any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
• MustundergoUrineDrugScreening(UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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