Req #: 242536Department: AIRLIFT NORTHWEST - WENATCHEEPosting Date: 01/09/2025Closing Info:
Closes On 01/23/2025Salary: 90% of $8,204 - $14,902 per monthLimited Recruitment:
OtherLimited Recruitment Other: Open to current Airlift Northwest RNs onlyShift: Alternate Work ShiftNotes:
As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908a11y.pdf) .Airlift Northwest Flight Nurse, Senior - Wenatchee Base Manager This position is open only to current ALNW RNs.Oversee the day to day operations of assigned base, ensuring that the ALNW mission is being adhered to and policy and procedures are followed.
Regularly perform the flight nurse role.RESPONSIBILITIES:Base Management:Perform flight triage/staffing (modified AAOC) on assigned management shifts. Participate in RN management meetings.Contribute to patient care and safety standards being met for assigned base, under direction of the Chief Flight Nurse.Be responsible for the base schedule being complete in a timely fashion per SEIU 1199 contract.Be responsible for the accuracy of timecards and documentation of hours worked and leave used by flight staff, including data entry into payroll system.Assist the Chief Flight Nurse with interviewing, hiring and training of new flight staff for assigned base.Complete and perform the annual performance evaluations of flight staff for assigned base.
Ensure that base flight staff complete and have documentation of annual job requirements such as: OSHA, Safety Checklist, TB, hearing, mask fit test, survival, Clinical Skills and Hours, etc.Give input into development of the annual base budget; administer the base budget and contribute to the base being fiscally sound.Ensure that the base has flight nurse representation on committees and task forces, and in equipment and product selection, etc.Maintain the base for day to day operations for the line staff to include oversight of cleaning, stock and the Pyxis stock to include narcotic representative for 222 forms for Rich U.Other duties as assignedFlight OperationsPerform flight nurse duties 0.6 fte hours and management duties at 0.3 fte hours.Act as a clinical resource to the flight staff.Public Relations
In conjunction with outreach coordinators, Act as a resource to referral facilities, physicians, pre-hospital personnel and the public in establishing a positive image of the flight service.Be the initial contact for resolution of complaints both from staff and outside agencies. Participate in quality assurance activities and initiatives.Requirements:This position is only open to current ALNW RNs.Education: BSN.Experience: At least 5 years critical care nursing experience.At least 2 year air medical care experience (RN in an aviation environment), preferably with ALNW.Other: Current WA RN licenseExcellent communications and public relations skills. Excellent problem solving skills.
Nurse management experience desirable.
Flexible to the needs of the organization and the changing conditions in the aeromedical industry.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.