RN: FLIGHT - HELICOPTER SERVICES - FULL TIME

Shift: 12/24 hour shifts. Varied shifts depending on the base. To include weekends. Bases locations are Moberly, Sedalia, and Lake Ozark.
Department: Helicopter Services
Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $38.00 - $54.32/hr, based on experience

Shift Differentials: Additional $2.75/hr for evening shift, $4.00/hr for night shift and $3.00/hr
for weekend shift

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language
is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a bold, compassionate, and highly skilled nurse who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and is ready to take their career to new heights-literally. As a critical member of our air medical team, the ideal candidate is calm under pressure, deeply collaborative, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care from the moment of contact through every mile of transport. We're seeking someone who leads with empathy, embraces continuous learning, and takes pride in being a trusted clinical resource and mentor. This role is perfect for a nurse who values adventure, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lifesaving difference every day. If you're driven by purpose, ready to grow professionally, and excited to be part of a mission-focused team, MU Health Care invites you to soar with us.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level
1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide nursing care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintain thorough patient care documentation.

Practice nursing within the scope of practice. Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicate educational needs to the nurse supervisor and the clinical educator.

Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attend continuing education programs pertinent to the area of practice.

Knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used within the program. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintain adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keep aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.

Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, emergency medical services (EMS) representatives, hospitals, and the public. Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up. Participate in planned outreach marketing and education activities.

Function as a medical flight member. Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Comply with safety standards to ensure the safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.

Perform advanced skills and procedures as approved by the medical director(s).

Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource. Act as a preceptor and participate in the orientation of new employees and students as assigned. Act as a liaison and communicates program goals and objectives. Participate in continuing and outreach education programs. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. Maintain awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative-elected, or appointed.

Participate regularly in outreach activities, projects, and committees. Attend and participate in meetings according to established departmental guidelines. Develop standards and guidelines related to the flight program as assigned. Participate in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned. Undertake and maintains projects as assigned (including research and publishing opportunities).

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of critical care or emergency RN experience.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or bachelor's degree in health-related field.

Pre-hospital or flight experience.

Illinois Board of Nursing RN licensure.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 100 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs or more. The employee
must not exceed a flight weight of 230lbs including flight gear.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.