Highlights
Special Consideration: If the candidate has a minimum of one year of previous experience with CareFlight Air & Mobile Services as a Paramedic, they must have an additional 4000 hours critical care experience as an RN in an ICU or an emergency department to be eligible to reapply to the program as an RN. The Flight Nurse utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to provide safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients by air ambulance or mobile intensive care to a higher level medical treatment facility.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
| Website | http://www.premierhealth.com/ |
Description
Position: Flight Nurse
Department: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
Shift: Full-time days 7:00am-7:30pm/ 72 Hours Per Pay
The Flight Nurse functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The Flight Nurse utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to provide safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients by air ambulance or mobile intensive care to a higher level medical treatment facility. The Flight Nurse provides advanced emergency/critical care during medical transport and may also provide nursing care for patients throughout Premier Health. This position also include public relations and medical education functions. Flight Nurse is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate's Degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Nursing
Area of study or major: N/A
Preferred educational qualifications: BSN Preferred
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid Ohio RN license
The following certifications are required at the time of hire:
a. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
b. Certified EMT-B OR Professional Nursing Certification preferred
The following certifications are required within the specified timeframe following hire:
a. 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS
b. 1 year - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Advanced Trauma Life Support (audit only)
c. 2 years - CAMTS approved Nursing certification and Certified EMT-P in the State of Ohio
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Pre-hospital or critical care transport
Other experience requirements: Minimum of 3 years recent active experience in Emergency Department or Critical Care
- Special Consideration: If the candidate has a minimum of one year of previous experience with CareFlight Air & Mobile Services as a Paramedic, they must have an additional 4000 hours critical care experience as an RN in an ICU or an emergency department to be eligible to reapply to the program as an RN. This is in lieu of the above required 3 years' experience.
About Company
About Premier Health Partners
Premier Health Partners (PHP) is a large health system serving southwest Ohio communities by improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care.
PHP Mission and Legacy for Better Health Care
The PHP Mission and Legacy has always been to provide the most comprehensive, affordable and accessible health services and products for the betterment of health care in southwest Ohio. When you know more about our mission, vision, and values, and read about the success stories in our history; you’ll know why we’re the first choice for patients, physicians and employees in southwest Ohio.
PHP Hospitals
Our members include more than 65 member locations throughout southwest Ohio, including four hospitals:
As part of our mission to bring quality health care closer to the people we serve, we’ve expanded our services through comprehensive health centers:
Find out how to donate or volunteer to impact the quality of health care at PHP and our member organizations. PHP has foundations to which you can make donations to improve the health care technology and facilities available to your community. You can also help by volunteering at our hospitals or health centers.
PHP Vendor and Supplier Information
Whether you’re currently a vendor working with PHP or a supplier interested in joining our partnership, you’ll find helpful information in our vendor and supplier section.
Serving the Community
PHP is dedicated to serving the community by making it our priority to bring quality, affordable health care choices closer to you. To make this happen, PHP created Premier Community Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthier community through prevention, early detection, and disease management. PHP’s investment in the 23 communities we serve includes building health service centers, bringing health programs to the community, as well as being one of the largest employers in the area. We also are committed to helping the under-served of our community by providing financial aid, free services, and pre ions to people in need. We also believe in being a good neighbor by getting involved in numerous community programs and charities. And, as part of our effort to build healthier communities, we have implemented a system-wide ban on tobacco.
Learn more about how we serve the community.
Awards and Recognition
Read About Our Awards and Recognition.
Premier Health Partners (PHP) is a large health system serving southwest Ohio communities by improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care.
PHP Mission and Legacy for Better Health Care
The PHP Mission and Legacy has always been to provide the most comprehensive, affordable and accessible health services and products for the betterment of health care in southwest Ohio. When you know more about our mission, vision, and values, and read about the success stories in our history; you’ll know why we’re the first choice for patients, physicians and employees in southwest Ohio.
PHP Hospitals
Our members include more than 65 member locations throughout southwest Ohio, including four hospitals:
- Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton
- Miami Valley Hospital
- Atrium Medical Center
- Upper Valley Medical Center
As part of our mission to bring quality health care closer to the people we serve, we’ve expanded our services through comprehensive health centers:
- Good Samaritan North Health Center in Englewood
- Miami Valley South Hospital in Centerville
Find out how to donate or volunteer to impact the quality of health care at PHP and our member organizations. PHP has foundations to which you can make donations to improve the health care technology and facilities available to your community. You can also help by volunteering at our hospitals or health centers.
PHP Vendor and Supplier Information
Whether you’re currently a vendor working with PHP or a supplier interested in joining our partnership, you’ll find helpful information in our vendor and supplier section.
Serving the Community
PHP is dedicated to serving the community by making it our priority to bring quality, affordable health care choices closer to you. To make this happen, PHP created Premier Community Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthier community through prevention, early detection, and disease management. PHP’s investment in the 23 communities we serve includes building health service centers, bringing health programs to the community, as well as being one of the largest employers in the area. We also are committed to helping the under-served of our community by providing financial aid, free services, and pre ions to people in need. We also believe in being a good neighbor by getting involved in numerous community programs and charities. And, as part of our effort to build healthier communities, we have implemented a system-wide ban on tobacco.
Learn more about how we serve the community.
Awards and Recognition
Read About Our Awards and Recognition.