Associate Director RN Flight Services

Banner Health

$101K — $168K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN or MSN required
  • Current RN license in state of practice
  • 3-5 years of relevant clinical operations experience
  • Strong knowledge of patient care and flight operations
  • BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, NRP, CFRN (or CEN/CCRN) to be obtained within 2 years

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of Flight Services and improve service programs
  • Support budget implementation and manage operational costs
  • Represent the department in meetings and collaborate with clinical staff
  • Evaluate and improve service delivery and quality
  • Manage recruiting, hiring, and ongoing education of staff
  • Develop and enforce departmental policies and procedures
  • Accountable for departmental operations within budget constraints

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing remote work
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Involvement in innovative flight service operations
  • Collaboration with skilled medical teams
  • Contributions to strategic organizational goals
Full Job Description
Primary City/State:
Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:
Admin-Emg Trns

Work Shift:
Day

Job Category:
Nursing

Take flight in your career with Banner Health by applying for this innovative critical nursing leadership position. As an RN Associate Director, you will provide oversight to four base station locations in Colorado and Wyoming and manage highly experienced flight medical crews.

The Colorado bases are in Greeley, Sterling and Boulder

The Wyoming base is in Casper.

This is a Full Time position typically working Mon-Fri. The role is Hybrid, and allows for remote work but does require working at our four bases when business needs call for it.

Candidates may reside in either Colorado or Wyoming.

Candidates with 3-5 years of Flight experience highly preferred but not required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for leading, developing and coordinating the daily operations of the Flight Service. Serves as a liaison to affiliate services, both contracted and non-contracted, and provides related service contract oversight. Manages the purchasing, receiving, storage, delivery and distribution of materials, medications, equipment and supplies for the department. Serves as a liaison to affiliate services, both contracted and non-contracted, and provides related service contract oversight. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate behavior consistent with system standards. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient's being served. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding ambulance services and practices.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Oversees the daily operations of the Flight Services. Contributes to development of services, programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization's overall strategic plan and initiatives and standard professional practices while ensuring continuous, accurate, timely and cost-effective services.

2. Supports implementation and management of operational and capital budgets. Under the guidance of the department Director, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and integrates services that contribute to the overall success and financial viability of the flight services. Uses creativity in the delivery of services and products in a highly competitive market.

3. Provides appropriate representation at meetings and on hospital committees. Serves as a professional resource for staff and administration. Collaborates with Medical Staff and Clinical Staff regarding flight programs and services.

4. Continually evaluates performance relative to need for improvement of processes to assure safe and appropriate delivery of services. Plans, supports and leads Quality Improvement efforts for relevant flight services.

5. Manages staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting and ongoing education of qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Assists in development of core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Creates a cohesive team committed to providing quality service to all customers.

6. Develops and monitors applicable policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory agency standards.

7. This position reports directly to the designated Administrative position within the facility and is accountable for an effective departmental operation within budgetary constraints through the monitoring, projecting and controlling expenses, and through the promotion of rational, cost-effective utilization of flight services. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Department Directors, Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose of improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national organizations, Joint Commission, colleagues and peers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BSN or MSN required. Must possess a strong knowledge of clinical operations as normally demonstrated through three to five years of experience relevant to patient population.

Requires a current RN license in state of practice.

Must be able to maintain ready flight status. Requires BLS certification. ACLS, PALS, NRP, CFRN (can substitute CEN or CCRN), and CMTE within 2 years of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Must have the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Knowledge of the requirements of applicable regulatory and accreditation agencies. Excellent human relations and communication skills. May require possession of a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:
$48.71 - $81.19 / hourBanner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2026-11-06

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