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A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$67,292 / year median in Arkansas
+4% projected growth
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Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Find your calling at Mercy! A Flight Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Paramedic, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
Position Details:
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Accredited school of nursing completion.
Licensure:
- Current RN Licensure in state of practice and compact for other states. Base may determine at discretion.
Arkansas:
Arkansas EMT license is required at Life Line state-licensed bases before completing Life Line orientation. Base location will determine license needs.
Experience:
Three years ER or Critical Care experience.
Certifications:
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
- Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
- Must have or be able to complete within two years of service FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.
Preferred Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's of Nursing.
Experience:
Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.
Certifications:
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Physical Requirements:
- Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of fit-4-duty program.
- As of 7/1/2017, the new weight requirement will be 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots).
- Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions. Perform pre-hospital duties in many different environments.
- Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
- Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits
- including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.