What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Nurse position at Med-Trans Corporation?
Flight Nurse Job Description
The Flight Nurse plays a crucial role in transporting critically ill or injured patients via air to and from medical facilities, as well as scene calls. With a strong emphasis on safety and effective patient care, the Flight Nurse must assess each situation, collaborate with air and ground teams, and maintain required certifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess situations to determine the best course of action for supporting, monitoring, and treating patients in critical care scenarios.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to manage critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patients and support physicians' orders.
- Provide a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintaining regular equipment and base checks, and complying with safety standards and briefings.
- Collaborate effectively with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners through professional communication.
- Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records, adhering to protocols during shift changes.
Qualifications:
- At least three years of experience in emergency or adult critical care settings as a licensed RN.
- Current RN license in states served by the assigned area.
- EMT Certification in state(s) where required.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification provided during New Hire Training).
- Trauma Certification where required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior flight experience.
- Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.
Why Choose Med-Trans?
As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Med-Trans is part of Global Medical Response's family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in emergency and patient relocation services. We value our employees and offer comprehensive benefit options.
