Flight Nurse
5 days ago
Weatherford, Texas, United States
UC Health
Full time
Job SummaryUCHealth is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Nurse to join our team. As a Flight Nurse, you will provide direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport, ensuring the highest level of care and safety for our patients.
Responsibilities- Provide patient care during all phases of transport, from initial contact to care relinquishment at the accepting medical facility.
- Document patient assessment, evaluation, interventions, patient response to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within established timeframes.
- Participate in pre- and post-transport briefings, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive success and improve outcomes.
- Provide safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
- Colorado or multi-state compact RN license at hire, with multi-state compact license within six months
- Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN)
- Valid driver's license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Healthcare Provider; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP); and one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), or TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
- Minimum 5 years ICU, Emergency department (or combination of both) experience
- Previous Flight, CCT or EMS experience
- Instructor certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC or TNCC or ATCN)
UCHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
- Paid time off, starting with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, providing employees with free assistance navigating the program to submit federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.