Chief Flight Nurse

Job Description

Bismarck Air Medical is a vital service to Bismarck/Mandan and the surrounding Region. This position is responsible for safe transport of medical patients in a fixed wing aircraft. Key responsibilities include operational oversight, policy setting, team collaboration, compliance, training, leadership, outreach activities and other duties as assigned. Responsible candidates must be passionate about patient care and serving our rural ND communities.

Job Duties:

• Conduct all Flight Nurse Duties in accordance with BAM Flight Nurse description.
  1. Dispatch Oversight
  2. Setup missions as needed—answer dispatch questions related to licensing, insurance, and providing quotes as needed
  3. Post Flight Care Surveys with the patient and transferring facility. Address any issues as necessary.
• Leadership
  1. Oversee all Medical Operations
  2. Flight call schedule
  3. Flight medic/nurse readiness
  4. Writing/updates of policies and coordinate with Director of Flight Operations
  5. QA/QI—all trip tickets
  6. Staff job descriptions, goal setting, evaluations
  7. Be responsible for promoting healthy culture & company values
  8. Support Strategic Initiatives
  9. Promote Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Compliance/Human Resources
  1. Tracking & Reporting of supplies
  2. Final hiring authority of BAM Medical Staff
  3. Flight gear—checklist, updates of equipment, restocks, narc sheets, equipment issues
  4. Coordinate ordering of flight suits for RNs/Medics
  5. Email reminders to staff—payroll, BAM Meetings, equipment issues/changes, flight schedule, clinical guideline changes
  6. Approve Medic & RN Hours for Payroll
  7. Location of missing documents—PCS, times, etc.
  8. BAM Medical and Air Ambulance Compliance
  9. NICU Oversight
  10. Assist with Christmas Party/Employee Recognition
  11. BAM Accreditation and Licensing
• Training & Education
  1. Training of new staff—equipment, flights, paperwork, guidelines, flight suits/nametags, education, documentation
  2. Flight medic readiness
  3. BAM meetings—scheduling, agenda, Safety Committee, Clinical Guidelines Review, education, minutes, run review, equipment, ACLS/PALS/IABP/NRP
  4. Clinical Guidelines—education of staff, evidence-based practice, updates/changes, medical direction approval
  5. Assist Director of Flight Operations with Flight Safety Training (BAM, NICU)
• Community Outreach
  1. Assist with planning, set-up, manning of display for BAM
  2. Aviation, Career Day
  3. Assist with ads for periodicals, brochure, Facebook
  4. Attend and coordinate regional outreach to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS Conferences
  5. ATLS—liaison with area hospitals
  6. EMS week
  7. Understand Insurance Payouts from patients to maximize aircraft utilization models
  8. Liaison activities

Job Skill Requirements:  

• Associate or Bachelor of Nursing
• Current unencumbered license as Registered Nurse in the State of ND or compact
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC for Health Care Provider Certification
• CCRN or CFRN is highly encouraged
• Prior flight and or transport experience preferred
• Prior experience as EMT or Paramedic preferred

• Previous critical care nursing experience required

• The ability to demonstrate working independently, with a diverse population, and with considerable interruptions is essential.
• Driver’s license required.
• Good customer service and phone skills.
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Must have excellent communication skills orally and written.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic arithmetic and record keeping skills a must.
• Adhere to regulatory and training guidelines.
• Proven track record of being accountable.
• Occasional lifting of 50-100 lbs.

Other: 

• Must be able to obtain Airport Security Clearance
• Background Check.
• EOE.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.

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