What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Nurse - Cox Air Care position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
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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
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Education
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Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
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Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Experience
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Required: Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or Emergency Department experience
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Preferred: Previous flight nurse or pre-hospital experience
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Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
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Exhibits valuable time management skills
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Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
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Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
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Required: BLS, ACLS and PALS certified within 90 days of hire
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