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Plumas District Hospital lists this Flight Nurse - Per Diem opportunity in quincy, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job TitleEmergency Medical Care ProviderJob DescriptionUnder the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.LocationWe are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971. You may be scheduled to work in either Lassen or Plumas County.CompensationCompensation for Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay ScaleBase Rate: $45.82-$66.89 per hourStarting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay.Job Status / Shift InformationPer Diem, non-benefitedQualificationsExperience:Three (3) years full-time critical care and/or emergency nursing experience.Must possess basic computer knowledge.Experience in flight medicine, EMS and public education (field or classroom based)Education:Maintain current California RN licensure.Maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the California Board of Nursing.Valid driver's license.Nevada R and EMS-RN licensure within two (2) months of hireACLS certification.BCLS certification.Hazardous Materials R & I (after hire).PALS certification.Advanced trauma course (ITLS, PHTLS, or TPATC, along with SREMS advanced skills training within two (2) months of hire.CFRN certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.NRP certification within six (6) months of hire.Other certifications as required.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology: Deep understanding of how altitude, pressure changes, and flight stressors affect critically ill or injured patients.Critical Care Pharmacology: In-depth knowledge of vasoactive drugs, paralytics, sedatives, and mechanical ventilation protocols.Aviation Safety & Operations: Understanding of FAA regulations, aircraft weight/balance limitations, and survival/safety protocolsTrauma & Resuscitation: Mastery of advanced life supportAdvanced Airway & Surgical Interventions: Proficiency in endotracheal intubation, needle/surgical cricothyrotomy, and mechanical ventilator management.ResponsibilitiesResponding to an emergency efficiently and promptly.Administering basic, advanced and critical care life support to patients at the scene or transferring facility, en route to the receiving hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines.Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.Maintaining order at scenes and requesting facilities.Benefits / PerksBenefits for Eligible EmployeesThe following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plansPDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District HospitalGenerous paid time off (PTO) accrualPaid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury dutyEmployer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:A 3% employer contributionAn employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum$20,000 in employer-paid life insuranceVoluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protectionPotential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionalsEducational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursementOn average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.Perks Available to EmployeesPaid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work scheduleAvailable to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar yearAn inclusive, supportive, and connected work environmentDiscounted rates at the PDH Child Care CenterCompetitive compensationThe opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement planDiscounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network membershipsShift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidaysWhy Plumas District HospitalWork in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.Contact InformationRecruiter Name/Email: Nicholas ClawsonDepartment Phone:
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