RN, Flight Nurse - LifeForce 2 - PRN

Job Summary:
As a member of a highly trained and proficient team, the Flight Nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for:
Direct/indirect care of the patient (s) during pre-hospital and inter-facility transports on board the aircraft or as deemed necessary within the hospital.
Assessment of any trauma or medical patient
Initiation of indicated treatment modalities in accordance with written guidelines and verbal medical control direction.
Possession of and the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and kills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age (s) of the patient (s) transported by the air medical service, including the neonate through the geriatric age populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and assimilate the information necessary to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age
The demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide/prioritize care based on LIFEFORCE guidelines and procedures
The demonstrated ability to work in and around helicopters in all phases of flight, and assist with maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of the air medical department.

Refer to LIFEFORCE guideline 'Standards of Professional Performance of LIFEFORCE Air Medical Crew '7136.2001 for detailed job responsibilities.

Education:
Required:
Graduate of a School of Nursing accredited by the State Licensing Agency. An AS or Diploma in nursing is required. Meets State of Tennessee Requirements as a Flight Nurse.

Preferred:
A BSN is preferred.

Experience:
Required:
A minimum of 3 years of continuous experience in an ICU or an Emergency Department. Experience must reflect general knowledge in nursing/pre-hospital medicine principles and practice skills, current trends and new developments.

Preferred:
One year of rotor wing air medical flight experience is preferred. One year of experience as an EMT-P on an Advanced Life Support Unit is preferred.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration/Weight
Required:
Licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse (RN), BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward, ACLS, PALS, PEPP or PBTLS, ITLS or PHTLS. Current CEN, CCRN or CFRN required. Must obtain Georgia RN, Tennessee and Georgia EMT-IV licensure, TNCC or TNATC prior to completing Life Force orientation.

Nationally Registered EMT-Intermediate (NREMT-I) or Paramedic (NREMT-P) must be obtained within six months of hire date.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:
Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) is preferred. Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, PEPP or PALS, TNCC, or TNATC preferred.

Required:
Due to weight limitations allowed onboard the aircraft, the maximum body weight of an acceptable candidate is 200 lbs.

Department Position Summary:
Ability to perform both Basic and Advanced Life Support practices in the execution of patient care
Possesses sound judgment and organizational ability
Possesses and demonstrates above average written and oral communication skills
Maintains proficiency as a FAA designated crewmember
Maintains provider certifications in ACLS, BLS, BTLS or PHTLS, PALS, and TNCC or TNATC, (instructor certifications preferred).
Maintains current CEN, CCRN or CFRN required.
Must be able to tolerate the stresses of flight including, but not limited to, unpressurized helicopter flight in both VFR and IFR weather conditions, motion sickness and temperature extremes.
Must be physically fit to lift, twist, bend and work in small, sometimes hazardous environments.
Must meet all FAA designated crewmembers requirement to participate in initial and random drug screening while employed as such.
Must be able to wear installed safety belts, helmets, Nomex flight suit, and boots.