What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Nurse position at Med-Trans Corporation?
Flight Nurse at Med-Trans Corporation
A Flight Nurse plays a critical role in safely transporting patients to and from medical facilities, providing expert care during air transports. Utilizing exceptional critical thinking skills, they assess patient needs and collaborate with air and ground teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
This position requires a valid RN license and certifications in advanced life support, making it essential for delivering high-quality medical care in emergency situations.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Nurse to join our team of air transportation experts. As a Flight Nurse, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work.
Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you will work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
Responsibilities
- 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, maintain regular equipment and base checks, and comply with safety standards and briefings.
- Work collaboratively and effectively communicate 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.
- Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.
- Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
- Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
- EMT Certification in state(s) where required.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
- Trauma Certification where required
- Prior flight experience.
- Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.
- Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Why Choose MedTrans?
As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, MedTrans is one of Global Medical Response's family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services.
