RN Life Flight, Allegheny General

Highmark Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for its Life Flight department, which provides critical care transport services. This role involves ensuring safe and effective patient care during transport, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating clinical assessment skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency or ICU nursing, hold relevant certifications, and be committed to delivering high-quality care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and offers exceptional growth opportunities in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• Requires 5 years of recent Emergency/ICU RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for patient care in transport.
• Collaborates with EMS for care planning and safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Care planning skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Monitoring safety in transport environments

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

Five years recent Emergency/ICU RN experience

ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification

Tools

Flight paramedic experience

CFRN Certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Date Posted: 20250411

Department: Life Flight
Location: Rotation between LF bases (Clarion/Butler/Indiana) and (Canonsburg/Rostraver/Indiana)
Status: Full Time
Shift: 12 hour shifts day/night rotations
Union: Yes

THE UNIT:

• Allegheny General was the first hospital in our area to have fixed wing emergency transport.
• We provide regional emergency helicopter and critical care for critically ill patients who need immediate attention 24/7.
• Life Flight has completed more than 75,000 missions within a four state area / 130 mile radius.
• We service Pennsylvania, Southeastern Ohio, Northern WV and Western Maryland.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center.
• 5 state of the art ICU’s.
• State of the art Cancer Center.
• 550+ Beds.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assumes and maintains responsibility for the patient and the onset of transferred care to the final disposition in the transport environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including EMS, for the plan of care from presentation through disposition.
• Monitors safety of self and others working in and around the aircraft.
• Participation in quality assurance programs such as chart audits and case reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Minimum five (5) years recent Emergency/ICU Registered Nurse experience within a level 1 or level 2 trauma center or tertiary center.
• OR FP-C with 4 years (8320 hours) flight paramedic experience and 1 year (2080 hours) of RN ICU experience at an ICU designated acceptable by the LifeFlight Medical Director.
• ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification all three required upon application.
• Must meet height and weight restrictions upon application.

• PA PHRN or PA EMT-P or NREMt-P certification required within 1 year of hire.

• CFRN Certification is required within 1 year of successful completion of the orientation program.

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• At least one of the following advanced certifications: CEN or CCRN or CTRN or TCRN.
• NRP or PHTLS or ITLS.

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