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CoxHealth is Hiring a Flight Nurse - CoxHealth Air Care Near Springfield, MO
Summary
Best in Class Work Environment
5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
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Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek
Benefits
Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
No cost eCare visits
Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
Retirement with employer match up to 5%
Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
Job Summary
A Flight Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight nurse and in conjunction with flight program protocols. A Flight Nurse demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. Is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. A Flight Nurse functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician).
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Required: Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or Emergency Department experience
Preferred: Previous flight nurse or pre-hospital experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS, ACLS and PALS certified within 90 days of hire