RN - Flight Registered Nurse Part Time - Life Flight

Geisinger; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3 medical plan options

Company paid Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with contributions

PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Life Flight is seeking a Part-Time Critical Care Flight Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in flight operations. The role requires CCRN, CEN, CFRN, and CTRN certifications, with CFRN required within one year of orientation, and a minimum of three years in critical care nursing.

You will work in a high-stakes environment with rotating 12-hour shifts and travel as needed. The position emphasizes documentation accuracy, adherence to Act 37 standards, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years critical care nursing experience.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• CFRN required within one year of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Communicate educational needs to Life Flight leadership and Medical Director.
• Assist the flight crew and participate in pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings.

Education

CCRN- Critical Care RN

CEN Certified Emergency Nurse

CFRN Certified Flight RN

CTRN- Certified Transport RN

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 1 Selinsgrove

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Provides nursing care to Life Flight. Follows and adheres to Act 37 standards and protocols.

Job Duties:

• Accepts a duty assignment at any program site as deemed necessary by program leadership to maintain operations.
• Provides nursing care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Practices nursing within their scope of practice as defined by the state, BEMS (act 37) and Geisinger, maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to the Life Flight clinical leadership team, Chief Flight Nurse, or Medical Director.
• Maintains programs monthly continuing education requirements.
• Remains knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
• Maintains medical interior of Life Flight aircraft and ground ambulances.
• Assures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assures a clean and orderly environment at assigned Life Flight base.
• Functions as a flight crew member.
• Assists the pilot when needed.
• This includes attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Serves as a transport resource as applicable on specialty team transports. These include ECMO and NICU.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient, and equipment during all phases of flight.
• Serves as a role model, teacher, and clinical resource to preferring hospital, EMS, and other health care professionals.
• Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned Completes reports when applicable for all safety related incidents.
• Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Provides input to the clinical management team for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.

Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

• CCRN- Critical Care RN
• CEN Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization
• CFRN Certified Flight RN
• CTRN- Certified Transport RN Specialization

*CFRN required within one year of orientation.

Required experience: Three years of critical care nursing experience.

Work Schedule:

Part Time

12 hour rotating shifts

Weekend and holiday rotation

Occasional travel required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Flight Registered Nurse within one year - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, Licensed R