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Flight Nurse
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What they do
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.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
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 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.Other Responsibilities:
Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.MinimumQualifications:
Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care settingas 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 requiredPreferred Qualifications:
Prior flight experience. Instructor certifications inBLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.
Other Qualifications:
Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire. Why ChooseAir EvacLifeteam?As a leader in helicopter air ambulanceservices,Air Evac Lifeteamis one ofGlobal Medical Response's(GMR)family ofsolutions. OurGMRteams 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 atwww.
AtaMomentsNotice.com. 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. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.