Flight Nurse

Job Summary:

Utilizing ICU/ED hospital experience, perform the duties of a clinician pursuant to the standards as set forth by company management and the Department of Health.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Participation in shift crew briefings
• Accurate and timely completion of company time sheet
• Maintain proficiency and currency in conjunction with company training programs
• Perform pre and post-flight aircraft inspections to insure cleanliness and operability of medical and safety equipment according to NYSDOH regulations and MFC SOP
• Perform patient care according to company "Standards of Care" and NYSDOH guidelines
• Completion of annual clinical requirements
• Perform general housekeeping duties to insure cleanliness and functionality of work areas
• Timely completion of assigned "Shift Duties and Responsibilities"
• Participation in company Quality Management program
• 100% attendance at company meetings
• 100% adherence to quarterly skills requirement
• Accurate and complete collection of flight reimbursement information
• Accurate and complete patient care documentation
• Adherence to company policies and procedures

Scope of Practice:

• Upon completion of training, and with on line medical control for scene calls, advanced procedures for all patient populations may be performed. These skills include, but are not limited to, RSI, endotracheal  intubation, supraglottic airway , surgical airway, needle crics, NG/OG insertion, pericardiocentesis, chest decompression, ventilator management, IV, IO, blood administration, Foley insertion, and central line maintenance.
• Obtain subjective and objective patient data, utilizing a systematic rapid primary assessment and prioritized secondary approach.
• Formulization of care based on subjective and objective findings along with the working diagnosis.
• Initiation of prioritized, appropriate, and timely interventions based on Mercy Flight Central (MFC) care standards, standing orders, and/or on-line medical control.
• Evaluation of interventions performed, continual reassessment, evaluation and modification of care plan throughout patient