Flight Nurse I

Air Methods
Any Location, NM
Job Description
Join us in the enchanting town of Artesia, for an extraordinary career as a Flight Nurse with Air Methods. Nestled amidst the majestic landscapes of New Mexico, Artesia offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing life-saving medical transport to the community.

Requirements

  • Assessment, triage, and treatment of critical patients
  • Providing high-quality critical care
  • Maintaining thorough patient care documentation
  • Participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
  • Communicating educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
  • Maintaining documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
  • Using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
  • Reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed
  • Delivering patient care, keeping aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests
  • Attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation
  • Assisting in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assisting pilot as requested
  • Complying with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment
  • Conducting aircraft safety briefings as needed
  • Serving as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter
  • Performing advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
  • Participating in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
  • Acting as a preceptor and/or participating in orientation of new employees and students as assigned
  • Participating regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Legal
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
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