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Location: Crescent City
Job type: Permanent
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Flight Nurse - Cal-Ore Life Flight - Crescent City, CA

Job Locations

US-CA-Crescent City

Posted Date

2 weeks ago(5/23/2019 10:49 PM)

iCIMS Requisition ID

2019-8425

# of Openings

1

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Nurse

Overview

The Cal-Ore Flight Nurse provides customer oriented high quality patient care, in a safe and efficient manner. In every situation the Flight Nurse does what is right for the patient based on a thorough assessment and implantation of protocols, SOP’s and appropriate care.

Responsibilities

* Assists primary flight nurse and performs functions within legal scope of practice of licensure.
* Assists with all aspects of patient care during transport.
* Demonstrates competency in using all aero medical equipment aboard aircraft.
* Demonstrates knowledge of company policies, transport protocols and emergency interventions.
* Reports to the hospital to assist with the preparation of the patient for transport.
* Responsible for obtaining all necessary transport equipment required for the preparation of the patient.
* Responsible for confirming all necessary transport paperwork prior to transport, and for transporting the medical records and imaging studies to the receiving facility.
* Completes preflight checklist prior to take-off, before arrival of patient.
* Countersigns all narcotics administered during transport and narcotic count on return.
* Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used for an air ambulance mission is returned from the mission, cleaned, restocked, and properly stored.
* Responsible for cleaning and restocking the aircraft upon return from an air ambulance mission.
* Responsible for completion of the billing sheet and for seeing that the entire medical record is complete on return to home base.
* Responsible for assisting the pilot in maintaining wakefulness during night flight legs.
* Attends flight training based on AAMS (ASHBEAMS) curriculum.
* Attends all mandatory aero medical training sessions and staff meetings.
* Must maintain the licensing and recency of experience standards required by all governmental and CAMTS agencies.
* Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, either orally or in writing.

Qualifications

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Current unrestricted RN license in Orgegon and California.
* Minimum of three (3) years of emergency and/ or critical care experience (>1 year of adult ICU preferred).
* PICU, NICU and CCT experience desirable.
* Current Certifications:

* AHA or ASHI Basic Life Support (BLS)
* AHA or ASHI Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* AHA or ASHI Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ACEP Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS), or ENA Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
* AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
* Approved trauma certification required within six (6) months of hire:
* Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support with Advanced Skills Pack (internal course)
* Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC. Speak with Clinical Base manager prior to class).
* ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)/ATLS Audit or ATCN (For nurses only. Speak with Clinical Base Manager prior to class).
* Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Speak with Clinical Base manager prior to class).
* National Certification desirable upon application but required within one (1) year of hire: CEN, CCRN, CFRN, RN-C

Requirements

* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and persuasively.
* Ability to maintain composure under pressure, works efficiently and accurately with frequent interruptions, able to triage multiple priorities.
* Maintains a positive team attitude and cohesive working relationship with Nurses, Paramedics, Pilots, Maintenance Technicians, Communication Specialists and all other supporting departments.
* Works independently and manages high stress levels while maintaining a good rapport with coworkers.
* Maintains ongoing knowledge of relevant aviation protocols and policies.

Flight Crew Physical Requirements:

* Requires activities to include moderate intervals of standing, sitting and walking.
* Able to conduct activities requiring moderate to rigorous pushing, pulling, reaching and lifting.
* Capable of lifting 75 lbs floor to bench height.
* Capable of safe yet rapid ingress/egress to and from all aircraft and EMS vehicles in any undeveloped/unrefined landing zone or field location.
* Ability to hear routine aircraft noises.
* Maintains a “duty” weight (body weight + uniform/equipment) of less than 210 lbs.
* Ability to consistently wear flight helmet, night vision goggles and all other PPE in accordance with Company standards, under the stressor of flight.
* Periodic hands to key ability (typing).

Additional Information

Cal-Ore Life Flight, a REACH Medical Holdings Company, offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. We also offer a flexible paid-time-off program and voluntary supplemental life insurance packages.

The REACH Medical Holdings Family of Companies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans).
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