Part Time Flight Nurse - AEL 16, Muscle Shoals, AL
Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Tuscumbia
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary : JOB SUMMARYFlight Nurses provide
direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical
direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed
with the assigned area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES---Responsible
for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for
each dispatched flight within specified time frame---Responsible
for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count---Provide
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---Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor
skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical
experiences---Maintain documentation of required licensure,
certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced
procedures in the Employee Education Manual---Knowledgeable in use
and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by
emergency programs---Maintains positive interpersonal relationships
with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the
public---Functions as a medical flight member---Attends pre-mission
briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary
documentation---Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot
assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual
observation activities---Complies with safety standards to assure
safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to
liftoff---Conducts aircraft safety briefings as
needed---Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within
assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional DirectorOTHER
DUTIES---Participates regularly in departmental activities,
projects, and committees---Attends and participates in meetings
according to established guidelines---Undertakes and maintains
projects as assigned---Acts as a mentor and/or participates in
orientation of new employees---Participates in continuing education
programs---Maintains awareness of current issues related to
pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities,
i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed ---Will
instruct classes as directed by Program Director---Will assist with
PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the
assigned area---Other duties as
assignedQUALIFICATIONSExperience:---Minimum of three (3) years'
experience in an emergency or critical care setting
required---Flight experience preferredEducation:---Current RN
licensure in the states served by the assigned area required---EMT
Certification in state(s) where required---BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma
certification within 6 months of hire---Advanced Certification
(CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from date of
hire---Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP,
ITLS/PHTLS preferredSkills: The knowledge, skills and abilities
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.---Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals,
hospital reports, and job specific legal documentation---Ability to
respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory
agencies, or members of the business community---Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals---Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry to patient care---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---Ability to multitask and perform effectively
in a fast paced environment---Exhibits professionalism, is ethical
and able to maintain confidentiality---Well-organized, analytical
and self-directed---Excellent verbal and written communication
skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels
of the organization---Critical thinking skills with the ability to
use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems - Job
Description : WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions as well as physical and mental demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.Working
Conditions:---Required to work frequently near moving mechanical
parts---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---Frequently required to travel within
region of assignmentPhysical Demands:---Must be willing to shave
facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask---Reach with hands and
arms; speak and hear---Must possess the gross and fine motor skills
necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and
effective patient care activities---Frequently required to
sit---Required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl, and smell---Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds
cumulative with assistance---Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus---Must be able to
work a flexible work scheduleGUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee
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
RELATIONSHIPSDirect Report: Program Director or Regional
DirectorInterrelationships: Medical Crew; PCS Staff; Employees;
Patients;EEO StatementGlobal 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.
Keywords: Global Medical Response, Huntsville , Part Time Flight Nurse - AEL 16, Muscle Shoals, AL, Healthcare , Tuscumbia, Alabama
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