About this opportunity
Rural Metro Fire Department lists this Flight Nurse opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Flight Nurse – Starting at $28.09+ DOE
We’re hiring a Flight Nurse to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
Responsibilities
Flight Nurses will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor and treat patients in critical care situations.
Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders.
Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well‑stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings.
Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
Share shift change info to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records.
Nurses are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position.
Other Responsibilities
Committed to being on‑time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting as a licensed RN.
Current RN license in the states served by the assigned area.
EMT Certification in state(s) where required.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training).
Trauma Certification where required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior flight experience.
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.
Other Qualifications
Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) required within 24 months from date of hire.
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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