Description

LifeMed Alaska is the state’s premier provider of Ground and Air Medical transportation, and we're looking for nurses with current critical care experience to join our Flight team. We are currently recruiting candidates for our Spring 2023 didactic.

With a workforce of over 100 in communities from Alaska’s YK Delta to Alaska’s Interior, we give the best air medical crews in the state – if not the country – the opportunity to support critical care patients during transports from rural Alaska to tertiary care centers across the state, major cities in the Lower 48, and internationally.

Full-time LifeMed Alaska employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental for the employee and eligible dependents, a generous match with participation in our 401k plan, paid time off after 90 days of employment, life, disability and other accident insurance options for the employee and eligible dependents, an employee assistance program, tax-free savings plans for medical and childcare expenses, and relocation assistance for qualified applicants. Additionally, LifeMed Alaska provides 140 hours of paid continuing education per year, supports work/life balance by providing a flexible schedule, and is a smoke-free workplace. Our Culture is one of Excellence in all that we do, and we strive to listen for understanding, have fun in our work, and give every member of the team a clear picture of how their strengths contribute to the success of the organization.

Position Description:

LifeMed Alaska’s Flight Nurses are responsible for assisting in planning, providing, evaluating and documenting direct patient care including those patients with complex and involved care needs outside the hospital setting. Flight Nurses provide care in fixed wing aircraft, ground ambulance, and hospital settings. They must always maintain a safe, therapeutic and organized environment and demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served and to provide the care needed. All duties and care provided will be performed in accordance with LifeMed Alaska policies and protocols. All care delivered during transport will be implemented using written treatment protocols approved by the Medical Director, treatment guidelines received from on-line medical control, and sound clinical judgement.

A day in the life…

Our Flight Nurses are partnered with talented Flight Paramedics caring for patients with a full range of critical care conditions. Transport may take the crew to remote villages, larger cities and hospitals within Alaska, or facilities in the Lower 48. Our patients count on our flight crews to be a calming presence in situations that are new and can be frightening for them and their loved ones, in addition to providing the high-quality healthcare we are known for.

Our flight crews have the opportunity to contribute to achieving overall company objectives by participating in committees, sharing ideas to improve quality of care and increase efficiency, and working shifts at our other Alaska bases. We recently earned a renewal of our CAMTS certification, and Flight Nurses have the opportunity to influence processes, internal communication systems, and other aspects of the business as we set the stage for the continued success of LifeMed Alaska.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must enjoy working in a fast paced and ever changing environment as a part of a team and be comfortable identifying and implementing the best possible solutions, even if you don’t have all of the information. If you are a strategic risk-taker who is able to put the patient first at all times, this may be the role for you.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nurse with a minimum of an associate’s degree. BSN is preferred.
• A minimum of four years current nursing experience as a registered nurse, preferably in emergency or critical care nursing. Previous Flight experience desired.

Licensure:

• Current State of Alaska Nursing License within 90 days of start date.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Current and valid Alaska Drivers License and Passport required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be successfully completed within 3 months of hire; approved trauma course within 12 months of hire; successful completion of the Alaska State Medevac Course during orientation; must test for CFRN within 6 months of hire and obtain CFRN within 12 months of hire.

Other Qualifications: Must be able to effectively demonstrate mastery in the use of monitoring and treatment equipment, including cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator, IV pump, I-State portable blood gas analyzers, transport ventilators etc. Will maintain skills such as endotracheal intubation, needle thoracotomy, chest tube placement, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and multiple IV drip administration. See educational guidelines for frequency and number of skills required per year. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment. Must maintain ability to pass repeat background checks and ability to possess an identification badge issued by the base location airport security.

Residency: LifeMed Alaska requires employees to be residents of the State of Alaska. Commuting from the Lower 48 for work is not permitted. We actively recruit candidates who are residents in the communities we serve. Relocation assistance or a sign on bonus is offered to qualified candidates who intend to move to Alaska for employment.

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