What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Nurse position at CoxHealth?
Summary
Job Summary
A Flight Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight nurse and in conjunction with flight program protocols. A Flight Nurse demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. Is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. A Flight Nurse functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician).
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Required: Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or Emergency Department experience
Preferred: Previous flight nurse or pre-hospital experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: MO RN license
Required: BLS certified at time of hire
Required: ACLS and PALS certified at time of hire
Additional Information
Job Benefits & Perks!
Preventive Health Plans available
$1.00 BSN pay
$1.00 certification pay
Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff
Shared Governance Council
Onsite daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers
Pharmacy delivery to your unit
On-site Employee Health services
Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
1906 Employee Store
Cafeteria discount
If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/
Job Summary
A Flight Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight nurse and in conjunction with flight program protocols. A Flight Nurse demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. Is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. A Flight Nurse functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician).
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
Required: Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or Emergency Department experience
Preferred: Previous flight nurse or pre-hospital experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: MO RN license
Required: BLS certified at time of hire
Required: ACLS and PALS certified at time of hire
Additional Information
Job Benefits & Perks!
Preventive Health Plans available
$1.00 BSN pay
$1.00 certification pay
Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff
Shared Governance Council
Onsite daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness Centers
Pharmacy delivery to your unit
On-site Employee Health services
Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
1906 Employee Store
Cafeteria discount
If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/
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