Flight Nurse
Tracking Code
2393-120
Job Description
Executive
Jet Middle East has partnered with CHS World Services to deliver
Emergency Medical Evacuation services for US Government and commercial
entities abroad.
CHS World
Services is an internationally respected medical service provider with a
proven track record for deploying rapid response medical teams to
provide quality healthcare to their clients. CHS World Services provides
high quality medical care and seasoned medical professionals with
experience operating in remote and austere locations. They have provided
emergency medical response to major world events that affected the
United States, including the September 11 attacks and the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
EJME's
professional relationship with CHS World Services allows us to provide
our clients with combined expertise in aviation and medical services
when executing MEDEVAC operations.
SCOPE:
Provide Medical Evacuation and Medical Escort to critically ill or injured patients in a semi permissive environment.
Flight
nurse is responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating care to
critically ill or injured patients from semi-permissive areas. Flight
nurse will require a high level of critical thinking during periods of
extreme physical and emotional stress. The flight nurse will be
proficient in all areas of trauma and critical care nursing.
All
services shall be provided in accordance with established standards,
principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional
specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is
recognized.
This is a notional position contingent upon contract award and availability.
Required Skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of accredited Nursing School with Bachelor’s degree.
Have 3 – 5 years’ experience.
Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) Nursing license.
Have
and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Critical Care Nurse
Certification (CCNC) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Air
Medical Crew Core Curriculum (AMCCC), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
(ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Class (TNCC) and highly desired but not
required.
Must have worked in direct patient care as a flight nurse 6 of the last 12 months.
Must
maintain a duty weight not to exceed 215lbs or current standard set by
CHSI Middle East (body weight plus uniform and equipment).
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
All
health care providers and medical support staff must have recent
clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the
past year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Complete assigned responsibilities while functioning within established guidelines, standards and directives.
Provide
the highest quality of patient care based on competent understanding of
patient/client needs within established policies and procedures.
Anticipate
potential problems and responds to them appropriately and accountable
for operating and maintain Air Medical Equipment.
Maintain continuous and effective communication within company established protocols and procedures.
Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
Attends
and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to
improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals,
resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to
new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a current U.S. Passport.
Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.
Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Work hours are based on 72 hr. work week 12 hours a day.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”
Work is normally performed in semi permissive environment.
Travel to Middle East countries to include Iraq and Afghanistan by air or land is required
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Job Location
Erbil, , Iraq
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
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Flight Medic
Tracking Code
2394-120
Job Description
Executive
Jet Middle East has partnered with CHS World Services to deliver
Emergency Medical Evacuation services for US Government and commercial
entities abroad.
CHS
World Services is an internationally respected medical service provider
with a proven track record for deploying rapid response medical teams
to provide quality healthcare to their clients. CHS World Services
provides high quality medical care and seasoned medical professionals
with experience operating in remote and austere locations. They have
provided emergency medical response to major world events that affected
the United States, including the September 11 attacks and the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
EJME's
professional relationship with CHS World Services allows us to provide
our clients with combined expertise in aviation and medical services
when executing MEDEVAC operations.
SCOPE:
Flight
Medic is responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating care to
critically ill or injured patients from semi-permissive areas. Flight
Medic will require a high level of critical thinking during periods of
extreme physical and emotional stress. The Flight Medic will be
proficient in all areas of pre-hospital advanced life support care.
All
services shall be provided in accordance with established standards,
principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional
specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is
recognized.
This is a notional position contingent upon contract award and availability.
Required Skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of accredited Paramedic course.
Bachelor’s degree in health related field is highly desirable.
Have 5 years EMT Paramedic experience with an additional 2 years’ experience as a Flight Medic.
Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license
Hold and maintain National Registry EMT Paramedic Certification.
Hold and maintain Flight Paramedic-Certification
Must
maintain a duty weight not to exceed 215lbs or current standard set by
CHSi Middle East (body weight plus uniform and equipment).
Have
and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS), PHTLS/ITLS Certifications, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR).
USDOT Air Medical Crew National Standards Curriculum course is highly desirable.
Critical Care EMT Paramedic certification is highly desirable.
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
All
health care providers and medical support staff must have recent
clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the
past year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Complete assigned responsibilities while functioning within established guidelines, standards and directives.
Provide
the highest quality of patient care based on competent understanding of
patient/client needs within established policies and procedures.
Anticipate
potential problems and responds to them appropriately and accountable
for operating and maintain Air Medical Equipment.
Maintain continuous and effective communication within company established protocols and procedures.
Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
Attends
and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to
improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals,
resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to
new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a current U.S. Passport.
Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.
Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Work hours are based on 72 hr. work week 12 hours a day.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”
Work is normally performed in a semi permissive atmosphere; travel in Iraq and Afghanistan is required by surface or air.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Must be able to lift and carry 45lbs.
Pull and reach with both hands.
Crawl, kneel, bend and climb.
Work outdoors in excessive heat or cold, high humidity or dry atmospheric conditions.
Knowledge necessary to work around machinery with moving parts.
Job Location
Erbil, , Iraq
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
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