Maternal Flight Nurse

PHI Air Medical; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $65,000

Job summary

PHI Health is seeking a Maternal Flight Nurse to provide safe, comprehensive care to obstetrical patients during transport. You will lead teams across rotor/ground transports and coordinate care with perinatology specialists.

The role requires an active RN license, 3 years of high-risk obstetrical experience, and NCC obstetrical certification within 2 years of hire. BLS/NRP/ACLS certifications are required, with BSN preferred. Sign-on benefits are offered and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Active State RN license and 3 years high-risk obstetrical care in a tertiary center.
• Nationally certified in NCC – Obstetrical Nursing within two years of hire.
• Current BLS, NRP and ACLS.
• Must complete Maternal Flight Nurse Education Program.
• Must pass pre-placement physical and weight limit per PHI Health policy.
• Previous Maternal Flight Nurse experience, BSN, certification as BLS/NRP/ACLS Instructor preferred.
• Effective human relations skills for interfacing with PHI Health personnel and outside contracts.
• Ability to communicate verbally and clearly in person and by radio.
• Must pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (lift 100 pounds).
• Preference for living within one-hour drive or sixty miles from base.

Responsibilities

• Acts as team leader on transports.
• Performs assessments, diagnosis, therapies and emergency treatment for high-risk maternal/fetal patients.
• Documents information for assessment, treatment and stabilization during transport.
• Documents billing information for transports per PHI Health policy.
• Maintains timely communication with PHI Health management and customers.
• Supports PR/marketing activities for PHI Health and bases.
• Keeps knowledge base for perinatal flight nurse updated through meetings and training.
• Completes all annual competency verifications.
• Maintains active RN license and required certifications.
• Other duties as applicable.

Skills

Active RN license

Obstetrical care experience

Perinatal/neonatal care

Team leadership

Education

BSN preferred

NCC Obstetrical Nursing certification (within 2 yrs)

Tools

BLS

NRP

ACLS

Job description

Join Our Life-Saving Team in Phoenix, AZ and take advantage of:

• Sign on bonus up to $65,000!

Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.

With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.

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 Supervisor, these positions are responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to obstetrical or neonatal patients and infants during transport by providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment of high-risk perinatal patients in consultation with perinatologists, neonatologists, including emergency delivery and neonatal resuscitation as required. Will work all bases and rotate between all shifts as required.

Responsibilities Include

• Serves as the team leader on transports.
• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnosis, therapies and emergency treatment for high-risk maternal/fetal patients transported by rotor wing, fixed-wing and ground ambulance.
• Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment, treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents accurate and complete billing information for transports according to PHI Health policy.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between PHI Health management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support PR/marketing efforts of PHI Health and regional bases.
• Maintains knowledge base for perinatal flight nurse role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment review, skill labs, assigned clinical rotations, CEs and pertinent educational seminars related to flight nursing and perinatal nursing.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency verification as required.
• Maintains an active State RN license and all certifications as required by policy.
• Other job duties as applicable.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Maternal Flight Nurse

• Candidate must have an active State RN license and a minimum of three years recent experience in a high risk obstetrical care unit in a tertiary center.
• Must be nationally certified in specialty areas (NCC – Obstetrical Nursing), within two years of hire.
• Must have current BLS, NRP and ACLS.
• Must successfully complete Maternal Flight Nurse Education Program.
• Must pass pre-placement physical and not exceed weight limit per PHI Health policy.
• Previous Maternal Flight Nurse experience, BSN, certification as BLS, NRP or ACLS Instructor preferred.
• Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with all levels of PHI Health personnel and outside contracts.
• Ability to verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio
• Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen
• It is preferred that candidate lives within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence.

Schedule/Location

• Schedule varies
• Phoenix, AZ

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.

Behavioral Competencies

• Drive & Energy – The ability to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce during exhausting circumstances.
• Functional & Technical Expertise – Allows the individual to add organizational value through unique expertise and serve as a resource to the organization within his/her area of expertise.
• High Standards – Sets the stage for continuous improvements, the adoption of best practices and ultimately influences organizational standards.
• Initiative – Takes a proactive approach and takes action without being prompted.
• Integrity – Acts ethically and honestly and applies those standards of behavior to daily work activities.

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 pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.

Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.

Sign on bonus up to $65,000

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws