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Flight Nurse - CALSTAR - CS2 - Gilroy, CA
Job Locations
US-CA-Gilroy
Posted Date
3 months ago(2/20/2019 1:30 PM)
iCIMS Requisition ID
2019-7671
# of Openings
1
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Overview
The CALSTAR 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
* Delivers safe and efficient patient care by providing customer oriented high quality nursing care to each patient throughout the transport process.
* Utilizes CALSTAR clinical protocols to provide high quality patient care.
* Performs nursing expanded scope practice policies and procedures to deliver high quality patient care in the transport environment.
* Monitors, records, and reports to receiving staff, patient condition and response to interventions.
* Properly utilizes aircraft radios and navigation tools to assist in the safe and efficient transport of the patient.
* Represents CALSTAR in public relation and safety in-services to improve awareness and safety.
* 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 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 Basic Life Support (BLS)
* AHA or ASHI Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* AHA 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.
* Must obtain ICEMA MICN accreditation within 30 days of hire.
* National Certification (CEN, CCRN, or CFRN) desirable upon application but required within one (1) year of hire.
Flight Crew 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 Paramedics, Nurses, Pilots, Maintenance Technicians, Communication Specialists and all other supporting departments.
* Works independently and manages high stress levels while maintaining a good rapport with co-workers.
* 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.
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Must meet/maintain a flight weight not to exceed 230 lbs., in full flight gear (excluding helmet)
* 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).
Work Schedule
* The standard, Full-Time Flight schedule at CALSTAR is a seven (7) 24-hour shifts per four (4) week period.
* Must be available for one (1) on-call shift in a four (4) week period for bases with On-Call status.
Additional Information
CALSTAR, 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.
REACH Medical Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, 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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