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Phoenix Air Director, Air Ambulance Division in Cartersville, Georgia
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Overall accountability for personnel and budgetary decisions pertaining to the operation of all Phoenix Air Group Medical Division activity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for ensuring a safe operational environment. Works closely with Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety and Legal Departments to manage and reduce risk and liability in all daily operations.
Responsible for compiling QA data, key performance indicators and audits.
Works with Maintenance Director, Charter Department, Safety Manager, Director of Operations/Chief Pilot and Medical Directors to maintain a continuous improvement process.
Collaborates with all service lines to ensure operational issues are addressed.
Responsible for coordinating large-scale projects including technological advances and implementation of additional services within Phoenix Air Groups Medical Division.
Responsible for presenting marketing materials to internal and external customers.
Develop goals and objectives for the Medical Division consistent with the mission and goals of the company.
Assist in new base and program startups to ensure a smooth transition with the company and customer.
Responsible for day-to-day clinical operations and liaison between departments to support medical ops.
Maintains all requirements as outlined in the Phoenix Air Flight Nurse description.
Responsible for management oversight of all medical staff.
Assist with hiring all medical staff as needed.
Ensures medical staff compliance with all Clinical and Administrative Policies and Procedures.
Ensures Medical Division compliance with CAMTS and NAAMTA Accreditation requirements.
Responsible for the management of medical equipment, medical supplies, medications, and all purchase requests directly related to Medical Operations.
Responsible for the timely review and approval of expense report submissions.
Responsible for tracking and verifying all worked, call and flight days for medical staff.
Collaborates with other related departments to ensure the successful execution of all aspects of monthly staff meetings.
Works with the Clinical Nurse Educator to ensure all medical staff are current with required certifications, competencies, educational requirements, and skills.
Collaborates with Phoenix Air management in the creation and management of the annual budget.
Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the regulatory compliance at the State and federal levels.
Ensures compliance with codes, standards and regulations including but not limited to those of local, state, and federal authorities, the accreditation of, as well as standards of Nursing Practice, Paramedic Practice, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TPATC.
Oversees development, review and evaluation of decisions effecting policies and programs, program planning and integration of company goals and objectives.
Responsible for all financial aspects of Program Management, including to accounts payable/receivable and payroll administration.
Management of controlled substance inventory control in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Maintains compliance with all CLIA regulations related to Point of Care testing program.
Maintaining compliance with all US Government contracts as they pertain to medical operations. SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree required
Masters degree preferred
State licensure as a registered nurse
Five years operational management/supervisory experience, preferably in the air medical/aviation industry.
Ten + years air medical transport experience
CMTE preferred
Must meet all minimum qualifications and requirements outlined in the Flight Nurse job description
Attains and maintains all certifications, licensure and competencies required in the flight nurse job description
Certifications (Pre-hire) BLS, ACLS, PALS CEN or CCRN or CFRN
ertifications (Post-hire) TPATC required within one year of hire FEMA ICS online training (100b, 700) within 3 months of hire
Computer literate
Must have valid US passport
Must be able to obtain security clearance PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires activities requiring a moderate amount of standing, sitting and walking, speaking, and listening; frequently using hands to key to input data and information.
Conduct activities requiring a moderate to rigorous amount of static pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting.
Capable of lifting 50 lbs. floor to bench height.
Ability to hear routine aircraft and medical equipment noises.
Must be able to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit, when required.
Requires close and distant visual capability.
Ability to work in a 24-hour job environment.
Ability to perform duties in either indoor or outdoor environments. May be exposed to routine office noises, moderate electrical or mechanical hazards and frequent exposure to an aircraft environment with loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles and mechanical/electrical hazards.
The Director is physically based at the airport but will also perform work away from the base, at home and in customer facilities as required. Periodic business travel by car and aircraft will be required.
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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.