RN / Registered Nurse / Colorado / Permanent / AirLife Chief Flight Nurse Job

Description

If you have a passion for Critical Care Transport, the HealthONE AirLife Denver team is your best choice! Our RNs and Paramedics have the opportunity to work with diverse patient population, providing cutting-edge critical care to their patients across multiple modes of transport. If you enjoy being part of a cohesive team and are looking to advance your knowledge and skills, we would love to talk to you about joining our team!  

AIRLIFE provides unique critical care transport services across an extensive and diverse service area. This includes everything from scene responses on remote stretches of highway to transport of patients from rural hospitals to major receiving centers and Denver area transfers of patients going to specialty centers for emergent interventions. The rapid response and exceptional clinical care provided by AIRLIFE during transport to higher levels of care can significantly improve outcomes for our patients.

AIRLIFE serves a ten-state region including Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Texas and South Dakota. AirLife serves these areas through the use of rotor and fixed wing aircraft, as well as ground ambulances and makes safety and efficiency our guiding principles on every transport.  Air ambulance licensure is maintained in both Colorado and Wyoming, which are home to our operational and crew bases.

Here is some of what you can expect from being an AirLife Chief Flight Nurse:

• The Chief Flight Nurse (CFN) serves as a leader, clinical resource person, role model, coach and facilitator for staff and department operations for day to day operations. The CFN provides clinical management through organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the care provided across AirLife.
• Will typically work in the office M-F in addition to routinely functioning in the role of a transport nurse and is routinely scheduled as such.  Will not be scheduled for transport shifts on weekends or holidays.  Functions regularly as administrator on call.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in critical care transport of patients, and with the Clinical Director assures proper adherence and tracking of requirements. The CFN delegates duties consistent with the scope of practice and function within the philosophy and overall plan of care at AirLife
• Has fundamental knowledge of licensure and accreditation requirements.  Helps assure AirLife’s compliance to regulatory agencies to include CAMTS, JCAHO, and licensure standards in all states AirLife has regular operations.  Responsible for the oversight of any necessary state waivers related to our paramedic practice.  Assures proper data collection and reporting related to these regulatory standards.
• Assures compliance with the DEA and HCA requirements related to controlled substance handling on a day to day basis.  Assures compliance with pharmacy audits, team documentation, and appropriate handling of controlled substances.  Assures immediate reporting of any discrepancies or concerns to the Clinical Director.
• Assures adherence to standards for carrying blood products and is responsible for managing the daily operations related to this.
• In coordination with the AirLife Medical Directors and Clinical Director assures quality patient care.  Supervises the provision of care in accordance with the Medical Directors.  Works with the educators in the identification and provision of educational activities for the staff.
• Directly participates in interviewing, hiring, promotion and corrective action for any direct reports.  Actively participates with other leadership in rounding with all team members and annual evaluations.  Involved with the development and oversight of direct reports.  Responsible for managing disciplinary matters in a manner that promotes Just Culture, as well as open and honest reporting.
• Leads team in clinical matters and assists in organizational matters. Leads and oversees delivery of patient care. Leads team in such a way as to promote a Just Culture, a sense of belonging, team effectiveness, accountability for clinical and personal conduct, low employee turnover, high morale, regularly recognizes staff clinical accomplishments, and encourages growth and development. Is vested in the mission of the organization and AirLife Denver’s role as a leading health care provider.
• As part of the hospitals and program’s management team, communicates information to and from staff. Maintains a positive communication style, keeps employees informed, listens to staff, investigates and resolves issues. Collaborates with management, physicians, patients, and co-workers to promote effective teamwork and problem-solving. Keeps Clinical Director and Director of Business Operations informed of potential issues that may require his or her attention. Regularly reports on the team’s activities and actions so leadership stays informed of work unit status. Initiates communication with others to be pro-active in problem resolution. Is assertive and responsible in developing and maintaining high levels of team performance.

• Actively supports the mission of AirLife and HealthONE.
• Promotes and creates a positive team spirit. Willing to subscribe to AirLife Rules of the Game to include following the AirLife Principles.
• Actively participates in pillars – Safety, Service, Quality, People and Growth.
• Encouraged to be active in local and national professional organizations.
• Promotes collegial relationships within AirLife, HealthONE, and outside agencies.

• Maintains a customer service env...