Knowledge Base Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We’re hiring a Flight Nurse Base Manager to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Base Manager position is a leadership role that requires excellent communication and organizational skills.  Guardian Flight’s reputation is built on quality patient care and positive relationships with its customers.  A Base Manager should exemplify and promote Guardian Flight’s high standards while leading by example.  The Base Manager will work a full flight schedule and will receive an hourly increase for their base chief duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Administrative/Leadership:

• Maintain oversight of and provide direction for day-to-day operations at the base with focus on ensuring safety of patients and employees
• Oversee management and tracking of equipment, medications, supplies, facilities and vehicles as well as base-specific peer review completion
• Assist with the implementation of the marketing and public relations plan to enhance customer relations and service
• Plan regularly scheduled base meetings; complete and distribute minutes
• Oversee and/or participate in meetings and events involving safety, education, program development, marketing and public relations
• Address, follow up and provide feedback on issues, problems and concerns both within the base and company-wide
• Manage base schedule in accordance to the schedule policy and in cooperation with the Program Director
• Will be called upon to contact staff eligible to fill unscheduled leave (i.e. sick calls) at specified base
• May be asked to assist in coordination of staff, timing and logistics for pre-scheduled flights.
• Assist with hiring process for specified base
• Monitor employee orientation, performance, and training needs; develop improvement plans as needed in cooperation with education department, Leadership and HR
• Assist in staff evaluations
• Facilitate the delivery of training and education, including verifying that employees attend training
• Serve as a resource, coach/mentor for base personnel and coordinate with Operations, Clinical and HR for disciplinary action
• Other duties as assigned

Clinical:

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame, and for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
• Functions as a medical flight member
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or Critical Care setting; OR minimum of three (3) years' experience as a licensed RN in an Emergency or Adult Critical Care setting
• Flight experience preferred

Education:

• Company required RN or Paramedic license/certifications in the states served by the assigned area
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within six (6) months of hire
• Advanced Certification (CCRN or FP-C) preferred, required within 12 months of hire 
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred
• For Paramedics: NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
• Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
• Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.