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Pafford EMS

FLIGHT NURSE

Jackson, MS, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $74,100.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Continuing education support
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Pafford Air One is a reputable air medical transport service provider known for delivering critical medical care and emergency patient transport across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. With a robust presence in the region, Pafford Air One plays an essential role in providing rapid, safe, and effective air ambulance and patient transfer services, utilizing state-of-the-art aircraft and a highly trained medical team. The company is recognized for its dedication to high-quality patient care, safety, and operational efficiency, making it a leader in air medical services. The organization's commitment extends beyond patient care to include ongoing employee development, adherence to stringent safety... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
  • Minimum of three years' progressive experience in an emergency or critical care setting
  • EMT certification in states where required to clear orientation
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
  • Flight Certification (CFRN) within six months of hire
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
  • Ability to work in outside weather conditions and around moving mechanical parts
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule
  • Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region
  • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
  • Commitment to maintaining licensure, certifications, and continuing education

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years' progressive experience in an emergency or critical care setting required
  • Flight experience preferred
  • Current RN licensure in the states served by the assigned area required (Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi)
  • EMT Certification in state(s) where required to clear orientation
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required
  • Flight Certification (CFRN) required within 6 months of hire
  • 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 Duties

  • Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within specified time frame
  • Responsible for daily aircraft 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
  • Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs (ground and air)
  • 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 Program Director

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location