Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,750.39 - $95,022.72
Work Schedule
On-call
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Business Travel Accident insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Benefit concierge service
Job Description
Air Methods is a leading provider of air medical services, committed to delivering high-quality critical care transport across diverse communities. With a reputation for excellence and safety, Air Methods operates a comprehensive fleet of aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and staffed by highly trained medical professionals. The company blends advanced aviation technology and clinical expertise to ensure fast, safe, and efficient transport of critically ill or injured patients to appropriate healthcare facilities. Air Methods fosters a culture of collaboration, continual education, and community engagement, reinforcing its mission to save lives and improve outcomes through superior medical transport services.
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Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- minimum 36 months of recent critical care, emergency, flight or critical care transport experience within the last five years
- maintain weight not to exceed 225 pounds including flight suit and boots
- current RN license(s) for states of practice
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- current certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent
- ability to work two 24-hour shifts per week
- ability to pass advanced trauma certification within 24 months of hire
- subject to applicable laws and Air Methods policies
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- maintain positive interpersonal skills
- strong critical thinking and communication skills
- flexibility to work overtime and on-call rotations
- dependable and self-motivated
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
- minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations
- pre-hospital experience preferred
- flight experience is not required but is a plus
- skills as required to practice nursing as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
- maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
- demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail
- ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
- dependable and self-motivated
- excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- current RN license(s) for states of practice
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS advanced provider if state or county required
- specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) required within 24 months of hire
- NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation
- NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before completion of third-rider training
Job Duties
- Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
- maintains thorough patient care documentation
- maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
- maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice
- knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
- responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed
- maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care
- keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests
- functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation
- assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
- complies with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment and conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
- serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter and performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
- participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
- acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives
- participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities)
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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