Part-Time Flight Nurse: Critical Care Transport

PHI Air Medical; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Air Medical is seeking a Flight Nurse in Sierra Vista, AZ to deliver safe, comprehensive care during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports. You will work under supervision with experienced teams to provide rapid response and advanced medical transport for critically ill or injured patients.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, 3–5 years of critical care or emergency experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS with flight qualifications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have previous Flight Nurse 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.

Education

RN license and certificate prerequisites

Job description

PHI Air Medical is seeking a Flight Nurse in Sierra Vista, AZ to deliver safe, comprehensive care during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports. You will work under supervision with experienced teams to provide rapid response and advanced medical transport for critically ill or injured patients.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, 3–5 years of critical care or emergency experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS with flight qualifications.