Job DescriptionPosition SummaryAs an Air Clinical Base Supervisor, this position requires personal skills to be an effective leader, including the ability to inspire individuals by communicating needed changes, motivating them to become active members of a team, and encouraging self-development through effective leadership.
This position requires a personal commitment to CareFlite's Mission and Core Values and the willingness to demonstrate those core values in all activities performed for CareFlite.
REPORTS TO/SUPERVISES:- Reports directly to the Air Clinical Operations Supervisor and the Director of Air Clinical Services.
- Supervises all clinical flight crews assigned to their base.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities - The Air Clinical Shift Supervisor is responsible for fostering and developing positive collaboration between CareFlite staff and their internal and external customers. They ensure that CareFlite personnel promote a positive image in all aspects of their operations.
- Ensuring their team members follow the CareFlite scope of practice, including policy and procedures.
- Ensure the highest-quality patient care is delivered in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, in accordance with regional and national standards.
- Function as an air medical crew member on a full-time basis and will maintain all skills and certifications necessary to function in that capacity.
The Air Clinical Base Supervisor will be responsible for the following duties:
- Ensure that the daily responsibilities of the base are completed.
- Review narcotic forms for appropriate signatures/completion.
- Review blood-tracking logs to ensure they are signed and appropriately completed.
- Attend or appoint a base safety representative.
- Work with the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure assigned training is completed.
- Complete base supply, narcotic inventory, and blood expiration dates. Notify the assigned Air Clinical Operations Supervisor promptly to ensure delivery of needed supplies.
In addition to supervising the base, each supervisor will be assigned additional job duties to include, but not limited to, overseeing the shift for which they are assigned, eight air bases, and one critical care truck. This will consist of, but not be limited to:
- Staffing and scheduling.
- Be the point of contact for crew callouts and/or shift-related issues that require immediate attention.
- Keep track of and forward in a daily report to the clinical operations supervisors all issues that arose during the shift.
- Review charts for QUEST/Clinical Quality. Return charts to flight crews as needed to clarify adherence to guidelines and procedures. Notify the Air Operations Manager of charts requiring immediate review or follow-up through the CQI process.
- Other temporary duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications- Current Texas licensure/certification as:
- Registered Nurse (RN), and/or
- EMT-Paramedic
- Current CFRN and/or FP-C certification
- Current proficiency in Flight Operations medical team member training
- Currently practicing as a Flight Nurse and/or Flight Paramedic
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and personnel information
