About this opportunity
Plumas District Hospital lists this Flight Nurse - Per Diem opportunity in quincy, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nature and Scope
Under 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.
Location
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
You may be scheduled to work in either Lassen or Plumas County
Compensation
Compensation for Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale
Base Rate: $45.82–$66.89 per hour
Starting 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 Information
Per Diem, non-benefited
Qualifications
Experience:
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 hire
ACLS 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 protocols
Trauma & Resuscitation: Mastery of advanced life support
Advanced Airway & Surgical Interventions: Proficiency in endotracheal intubation, needle/surgical cricothyrotomy, and mechanical ventilator management.
Responsibilities
Responding 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 / Perks
Benefits for Eligible Employees
The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
A 3% employer contribution
An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
$20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
Perks Available to Employees
Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
Competitive compensation
The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays
Why Plumas District Hospital
Work 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.
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Worksite address
quincy, MA, 02171, US
Who can apply
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