Overview

The RN Flight Base Coordinator provides emergency care for the physical and developmental needs of patients from neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and the geriatric age groups. S/he is capable of recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies, administer skills, critical decision making and safe practice even under adverse conditions.

The Base Coordinator, under the supervision of the Guardian Air Director and Clinical Managers, oversees base operations to include scheduling, safety, marketing, supply, and equipment. The Base Coordinator serves as a resource for the staff at that base and w ill be the representative of that said base at Run Review, safety meetings, and monthly leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

Patient Care
* Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information.

* Proficient in life-saving interventions, (advanced airway management, endotracheal intubation, ventilator management, chest decompression, etc.).

* Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacological agents and ability to safely administer all medications.

* Functions with a high level of autonomy.

* Provides critical care to patients of every age group and specialty (e.g. adult and pediatric critical care, high risk obstetrics, etc.).

Communications
* Accepts assignments to satellite bases of operation.

* Works in collaboration with GAT employees, referring & receiving hospital staff, EMS, etc.

* Promotes Guardian Air at PR events and in routine interactions with community, hospital staff, EMS, patients and family.

Documentation
* Documents care provided in the EMR.

Equipment Management
* Inspects and assures all equipment and supplies are present and in proper working condition on the aircraft and at the base daily and following each transport.

* Responsible for reporting and returning broken equipment to facilities for repair.

* Demonstrates knowledge of aviation and safety functions as a crew member on Fixed & Rotor Wing aircraft.

Administrative
* Oversees ongoing base operations (scheduling, safety, marketing, supply, and equipment).

* Responsible for completing performance evaluations.

* Serves as a resource for the staff at that base.

* Acts as a liaison at Run Review, safety meetings, and monthly leadership meetings.

* Develops a base level marketing plan.

Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

* Maintains knowledge of pre-hospital, emergency, critical care, perinatal and pediatric medicine.

* Maintains at least one base responsibility or committee.

Qualifications

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing- Required

New hire RNs and those hired on or after 7/1/2016:
Must enroll in a BSN program within one year of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.

Existing Staff RNs:
RNs hired before 7/1/2016, are not mandated to have a BSN, but is highly encouraged to consider our current tuition reimbursement programs.

Experience
Minimum 3 years critical care experience (combination of emergency, ICU or High Risk L&D)- Required

Current Guardian Air crew member with 1 year experience- Required

Previous experience in more than one specialty area- Preferred

Previous management experience- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Certification & Licensures
Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license- Required

BLS (American Heart Assoc.), ACLS AND PALS- Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider- Required within 6 months

Advanced education in area of expertise with one (1) of the follow ing certifications: RNC, CEN, CFRN, CCRN- Required within two (2) years of hire (Within 18 months- Preferred)

Transport Professional Advanced Trauma (TPATC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) course- Required within one (1) year of hire (TPATC has 6 month grace period for renewal)

STABLE course- Required within one (1) year of hire

Current Driver’s license in the state in which they reside with no moving violations within prior 36 months- Required