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Flight Nurse

2 months ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Nurse to join our team at Highmark Inc. as a Critical Care Specialist. As a Flight Nurse, you will be responsible for providing critical care to patients in emergency situations, utilizing your expertise in emergency medicine and critical care nursing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume responsibility for the patient and the onset of transferred care to the final disposition in the transport environment.
  • Demonstrate clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
  • Provide safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including EMS, for the plan of care from presentation through disposition.
  • Monitor the safety of self and others working in and around the aircraft.
  • Participate in quality assurance programs such as chart audits and case reviews.
Requirements
  • Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  • Minimum five (5) years recent Emergency/ICU Registered Nurse experience within a level 1 or level 2 trauma center or tertiary center.
  • OR FP-C with 4 years (8320 hours) flight paramedic experience and 1 year (2080 hours) of RN ICU experience at an ICU designated acceptable by the LifeFlight Medical Director.
  • ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification all three required upon application.
  • Must meet height and weight restrictions upon application.
  • PA PHRN or PA EMT-P or NREMt-P certification required within 1 year of hire.
  • CFRN Certification is required within 1 year of successful completion of the orientation program.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least one of the following advanced certifications: CEN or CCRN or CTRN or TCRN.
  • NRP or PHTLS or ITLS.
Company Overview

Highmark Inc. is a leading healthcare organization that provides innovative and effective services to customers, patients, and communities. We are committed to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Highmark Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.