Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,750.00 - $95,023.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Business Travel Accident insurance
voluntary legal insurance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Air Methods is a leading provider of air medical transport and community base services, committed to delivering high-quality, life-saving medical care to patients in critical condition. Established with a focus on safety, professionalism, and medical excellence, Air Methods operates numerous bases across the United States, including a vital location in the picturesque town of Crete, Nebraska. This community base combines the tranquility of natural landscapes with a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal setting for dedicated healthcare professionals to thrive while making a meaningful impact in critical care transport.
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Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- minimum 36 months of recent ICU, ER, Flight, or Critical Care Transport experience within five years
- current RN license(s) for states of practice
- EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
- current BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent certifications
- maintains specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire
- able to maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds including flight suit and boots
- able to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
- able to regularly attend scheduled shifts
- effective communication skills
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- dependable and self-motivated
- able to work in fast-paced, frequently changing environments
- able to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and external partners
- able to prioritize and multi-task under pressure
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
- minimum three 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 a plus
- maintains 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, and TPATC/TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS if required by state or county
- specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) within 24 months of hire
- successful completion of advanced trauma course (TPATC, TNCC, ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved) before third-rider training
- NRP certification before third-rider orientation
- completion of NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat before third-rider training
Job Duties
- Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility
- maintains thorough patient care documentation
- maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
- communicates educational needs to Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
- uses and maintains all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
- reports medical equipment failures and ensures repairs as directed
- maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft
- keeps aircraft clean and orderly for rapid response
- attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings
- assists in pre-mission liftoff checklists and pilot assistance as requested
- complies with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment
- serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel for specialty patient transport
- participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities
- acts as a preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students
- participates regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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