Strike Team Flight Nurse
US-MO-O'Fallon
Nursing Careers
Req #: 47506
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY Provides direct patient care in accordance with GMR's protocols and/or online medical direction. Assists with coverage of open shifts as needed in assigned area. Helps with the start-up of new bases and assists with PR and marketing at new and established bases when needed. One year of full-time flight experience with AEL required. Must be a preceptor approved by AEL Medical Director and Clinical Care Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Administrative duties * Responsible for completion and submission of Flight Records if needed * Responsible for Narcotic Count * Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures * Attends and participates in meetings according to established base guidelines * Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public * Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed Strike Team Flight Nurse Duties * Provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation * Knowledgeable in use and routine and supplies used by emergency programs * Functions as a medical flight member * Attends pre-flight briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation * Assists in pre-flight liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities * Complies with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff * Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees * Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed * Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts as assigned * Assists with new base start up QUALIFICATIONS Education: * Current RN licensed in the sates of assigned region * Current in BLS, ACLS, PALS, BTLS/PHTLS and NRP - Prior to flight status * CEN or CCRN prior to hire * Ability to read, analyze, interpret health and flight related journals, hospital reports, and job specific legal documents * Ability to discuss with management concerning inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community * Ability to perform mathematical functions to include algebra and geometry * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions * Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Experience WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working Conditions: * Must be able to sit in assigned aircraft seat in an upright position and restrained by a four point system while wearing a helmet * Frequently required to work near moving mechanical part * Required to work in outside weather conditions * Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles * Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence * Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight and at a moderate level when in a hospital environment Physical Demands: * Regularly required to reach with hands and arms; speak and hear * Frequently required to sit for long periods of time * Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell * Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Mental Requirements: * Critical thinking skills * Ability to actively listen to others and reach logical conclusions based on feedback * Ability to multi-task * Ability to maintain composure in a stressful situations GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles: * Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do. * One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone. * Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress. * Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties. * Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it. * Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS A. Reports to: Director of Operational Support Services, COO AEL B. Interrelationships: Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Employees, Medical Director, public, hospitals and EMS agencies Qualifications: 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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