ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Partner with the Clinical Director II, regional leadership, safety, risk, compliance, and education teams to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
- Support compliance with Air Methods standards, CAMTS accreditation requirements, and all applicable local, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in identifying operational and clinical improvement opportunities and help implement best practices across assigned bases.
- Ensure efficient progression of clinical team members through onboarding and rider qualification processes.
- Monitor clinical performance trends through chart reviews, documentation audits, and reported events.
- Identify potential clinical risks, recurring issues, or opportunities for improvement and collaborate on corrective actions.
- Support Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, including clinical data analysis, dashboard review, and performance monitoring.
- Participate in clinical investigations, remediation efforts, and follow-up action plans as directed.
- Escalate significant clinical concerns to the Clinical Director II and appropriate stakeholders.
- Facilitate Medical Director engagement in clinical review processes as needed.
- Serve as a liaison for communicating clinical concerns, performance trends, and quality initiatives.
- Assist in preparing assigned bases for CAMTS accreditation and re-accreditation activities.
- Support ongoing compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Clinical Base Leads to support operational and clinical success.
- Contribute to clinical hiring activities, including candidate screening, scenario-based assessments, and interview participation.
- Provide performance-related feedback and recommendations to Area Managers for annual evaluations and development planning.
- Collaborate with education and leadership teams to support teammate growth and clinical competency.
- Oversee medical supply utilization and expenditures for assigned bases to support cost-effective operations.
- Assist in ensuring all clinical licenses, certifications, and credentials remain current and properly documented.
- Support billing, operational, and regulatory compliance requirements through accurate credential management.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Travel as required to support assigned bases, training activities, audits, and operational needs.
- Comply with all Air Methods policies, procedures, and employment practices.
- This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility; however, it provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Clinical Base Leads and clinical team members across assigned locations.
To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out the essential responsibilities of the position. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities required. Air Methods provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Management, Nursing, EMS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Paramedic program.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, or EMS.
- Previous flight nurse or flight paramedic experience required; critical care ground transport experience may be considered.
- Prior leadership or management experience within an air medical or transport program preferred.
- Current specialty certification required:
- Nurses: CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN
- Paramedics: FP-C or CC-P
- CFRN or FP-C certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical operations and the ability to balance operational priorities with financial stewardship.
- Proven ability to advocate for patients, teammates, and high standards of clinical care.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
- Sound decision-making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Current RN or Paramedic license in the applicable state(s) of practice.
- Current certifications in:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Approved Air Medical Trauma Credential
- Current specialty certification as applicable to discipline:
- Nurses: CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN
- Paramedics: FP-C or CC-P
Minimum payUSD $89,000.00/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $137,925.00/Yr. Benefits
For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Management, Nursing, EMS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Paramedic program
- Minimum of five years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, or EMS
- Previous flight nurse or flight paramedic experience; critical care ground transport experience may be considered
- Current RN or Paramedic license in the applicable state or states of practice
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Current NRP certification
- Approved Air Medical Trauma Credential
- Current specialty certification: CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN for nurses; FP-C or CC-P for paramedics
- Prior leadership or management experience within an air medical or transport program
- CFRN or FP-C certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
What We Do
Quality emergency care doesn’t begin in the hospital emergency room – it begins at the scene of the accident or the moment a life-threatening illness strikes. Air Methods has a talented workforce of over 4,500 team members, which includes the best in the air medical industry. We are pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, support teams and many more. We’re ready to answer the call because we know someone’s life is on the line. We dedicate ourselves around the clock to maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate logistics and relentlessly provide the tools and expertise that allow us to give more tomorrows. From the front lines to the phone lines, we believe our status as the industry leader – and the importance we place on our mission statement and core values – allow us to attract the highest level of talented professionals. More than 20% of our team members are U.S. veterans, active duty or in the reserves. Our comprehensive aviation, clinical and maintenance training is as robust as it is intense. And our continuous curriculum of learning and simulation-based training is unmatched in the industry. We are ready to save lives at every moment of every day, with over 300 bases of operations serving 48 states. In rural communities, that kind of reach of care is crucial. Emergency air medical transport and treatment is often the only access to lifesaving emergency care they have – providing access to millions of people who otherwise would not have been able to make it to a trauma center. We also operate eight maintenance centers of excellence throughout the nation and a national communications center. Although we call Greenwood Village, Colorado, home, we are only a call away.
