Flight Nurse Coordinator

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The professional flight nurse coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of safe and comprehensive care to all patients in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of emergency rotor wing transport.

The flight nurse coordinator is the team leader for all patient transports and oversees the performance of the flight paramedic. The flight nurse will be engaged in procedure and policy development, performance improvement activities, clinical competency activities and professional and community outreach activities. This position supports organizational goals by participating in safety oriented activities, providing quality customer service, performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Experience Required 3-5 years critical care or emergency nursing experience. Previous flight and/or transport experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Education Requirements Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred License/Certification Requirements
* Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse required
* Must have one of the following on hire:
* NJ EMT certification or eligible for reciprocity
* NJ Paramedic
* NJ Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certifications preferred
* If candidate does not possess NJ Paramedic or NJ MICN, NJ MICN must be obtained during specified orientation period (within 6 months of hire).
* CFRN, CCRN, CEN, TCRN, CTRN, or CPEN required *

If candidates does not possesses CFRN, it must be obtained within one year of date of hire
* BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications required
* ATCN required within 24 months of hire. Current state issued driver's license required Special Requirements Must be physically able to work in all weather and environmental conditions, able to lift and move patients in all circumstance and perform all duties consistent with providing ALS and/or BLS in the pre-hospital or interfacility environment (air or ground). Hours will vary Salary Min ($) USD $36.00 Salary Max ($) USD $59.00