Flight RN - Flight Team Registered Nurse

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.Join Our New MercyOne Flight Crew as a Flight RN

Take your critical care expertise to new heights—literally. MercyOne is launching an expanded Flight Team in Clinton, and we’re seeking skilled, mission‑driven Registered Nurses to be part of this exciting new chapter.

As a Flight RN, you’ll provide high‑acuity critical care in air medical transport, emergency, and pre-hospital environments. Every shift brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a lifesaving impact. You’ll work alongside an elite multidisciplinary team, caring for patients of all ages.

Join our service driven team and make a difference!

• PTO accrual and benefits day one
• Competitive benefits

Schedule:

• 24 hour shifts, 8a-8a

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in an air medical (helicopter), pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Mercy One Protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and Mercy One volunteer (Ride Along Program).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Promotes patient-centered care through:

• Respect of the patient’s values, preferences and expressed needs
• Coordination and integration of care
• Information, communication and education
• Physical comfort
• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety
• Involvement of family and friends
• Transition and continuity

Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments. Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated. Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations. Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding. Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided. Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed need. Actively participates in evaluating and ensuring safety in and around the aircraft. Direct any safety concerns to the Program Manager, Base Lead Pilot, and/or Safety Officer. Make recommendations for safe practices. Educates others in the safe practices in and around the helicopter through formal and informal

presentations.

Checks and maintains all medical equipment, supplies and medications for patient care on a daily basis. Completes follow-up on transported patients, providing written and verbal progress reports to the referring agency/physician. Assists specialty transport personnel (OB Nurse, NICU Transport team, Pediatric Transport Team). When not flying and once all responsibilities associated with the daily operations of the program have been completed; provides patient care and interventions in the hospital and Emergency Department persistent to scope of practice, responds to medical emergencies, and Rapid Response requests for in patient issues. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne. Other duties as assigned. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Provides relief duties for communications personnel. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Makes recommendations for additions, improvements and revisions in standards of care. Participates in scheduling, equipment inventory and ordering, uniform inventory and the planning of education activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At time of hire with Mercy One must have and maintain:

• A minimum of three years registered nursing experience in a critical care or emergency department, or flight program, or three years of experience as a flight paramedic and one year critical care or emergency experience as an RN with a minimum of 1,800 hours worked as an RN, with proof of hours worked.
• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa. (MercyOneGenesis – current Registered Nurse (RN) license in either Iowa or Illinois isrequiredat the time of hire. A secondary RN license for the other state must be obtained within 120 days of the hire or transfer date.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Obtain within 3 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served.

Obtain within 6 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Obtain one of the following certifications:
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing, (ATCN)
  • Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
  • Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

• Successfully audit one of the following courses ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, TNCC OR **Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification**

Obtain within 2 years of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• One of the following certified nurse endorsements:
  • Certified Emergency Nurse, (CEN),
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse, (CCRN),
  • Certified Flight Registered Nurse, (CFRN),
  • or Certified Transport Registered Nurse, (CTRN).

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton

Clinton offers affordable living and a strong sense of community. Clinton provides education options such as the Clinton Community School District, private schools and higher education like Clinton Community College. The city boasts riverfront parks, museums and annual festivals, making it a great spot for outdoor and cultural activities.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a 249-bed facility serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The facility offers radiation and oncology care, two cardiac catheterization labs, renal dialysis, a Level IV Trauma Center and more. With over 800 employees and 60 plus providers, it holds full-service accreditation and strong patient experience ratings.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.