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CoxHealth

Flight Registered Nurse Cert (N)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,300.00 - $120,100.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

CoxHealth South is a premier healthcare facility located at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri. It is part of the larger CoxHealth system, which serves 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. CoxHealth is known for its comprehensive healthcare services and includes six hospitals, five emergency rooms, and more than 80 clinics. The facility operates within a healthcare system that is recognized for workplace excellence, having received multiple accolades such as being named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work five times, one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, and a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023... Show More

Job Requirements

  • RN license active in the state of Missouri
  • Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification within 2 years of hire
  • Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or emergency department experience
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years critical care and/or emergency department experience
  • Previous flight nurse or pre-hospital experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Job Duties

  • Provide medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment
  • Learn and maintain competency in advanced flight nurse skills and department protocols
  • Provide patient care based on department protocols and industry standards
  • Collaborate with aviation staff including pilots and mechanics to promote safe practices
  • Work closely with the Cox Air Care Medical Director for patient care guidance
  • Manage patient care in high-risk helicopter environments
  • Demonstrate leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills in a multi-tasking setting

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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