What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Nurse position at Guardian Flight?
Job Description :
FLIGHT NURSE INCENTIVES
Starting Range $99,000-$102,000 annually
10,000 Sign-on Bonus payable in two installments following the end of training
Schedule is a 5 days on / 10 days off rotation
Company paid crew housing while on shift
We’re hiring Flight Nurses to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and / or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.
JOB DUTIES
Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations
Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders
Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
Work collaboratively and effectively communicates in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an emergency or critical care setting required
Flight experience preferred
Education :
Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area required
EMT Certification in state(s) where required
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire
Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire
The ideal candidate will live within 8 hours of Gallup, NM
Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
Lift and / or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com . Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com / Careers .
EEO Statement :
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
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