Flight Nurse

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Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

The Flight Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and patient care guidelines of the organization and works within the established scope of practice of the designated governing nursing body during the transport of patients by fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance or in accordance with their hospital assignments when not on a transport. The Flight Nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical care appropriate for the patients served and facilitates the coordination of patient care with our partners in the region.
Schedule/Hours: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation
FLIGHT NURSE I
$33.80 - $50.69 USD Hourly
Qualification/Education:
- Registered Nurse, NDBON, MBN, BLS
- 2 years or more RN experience

FLIGHT NURSE II
$35.49 - $53.23 USD Hourly
Qualification/Education:
- 6 years or more RN experience with ASN/ADN Degree OR
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

FLIGHT NURSE III
$37.26 - $55.89 USD Hourly
Qualification/Education:
- 12 years or more RN experience with ASN/ADN Degree OR
- 6 years or more RN experience with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR,
- Masters/Doctorate of Nursing

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs duties of a Registered Nurse, functioning within nursing practice standards. Obtains meaningful history, performs telephone and pain assessment, routes to appropriate provider and documents in EMR.

• Responds to requests for and conducts patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization. Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensure the safety of the crew, patients, and other passengers during transport. Serves as a resource and safety officer for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulance.

• Assists Pilot in Command (PIC) with any emergency measures/procedures for sudden adverse developments in aircraft operational conditions as directed by the PIC. Participates in PIC shift change safety and operational briefings while on duty. Completes all required documentation prior to the end of duty period.

• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.

• Functions as a facilitator and innovator for nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness and benefit related to nursing practice.

• Demonstrates ongoing competency in the use and routine maintenance of all medical equipment, procedures, and supplies utilized. Works within established scope of practice applicable to the governing body of the state of transport.

• Serve as a preceptor to new employees and students

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) | Within 2 Months of Start Date| Employee Provides HR a Copy

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

• Registered Nurse | South Dakota Board of Nursing | Preferred | HR Primary Sources

• Registered Nurse | Montana Board of Nursing | Preferred | HR Primary Sources

Notes:

• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC) or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) approved advanced trauma course required within 2 months of hire.

• Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) within 24 months of hire.

• Must maintain the ability to become RN in South Dakota and Montana.

Work Experience:

• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Occasional DriverReference ID: R8225

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)