Registered Nurse, Critical Transport Team - Full Time

$39.58 - $63.33 / hour

OVERVIEW

The Critical Care Transport Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality critical care and transportation of critically ill or injured patients to the appropriate medical facilities utilizing standards and guidelines established by Mercyhealth Medical Director(s). The transport nurse is a key member of the Critical Care, Emergency Department, and demonstrates the highest quality of emergency/critical care and transport nursing standards of practice and commitment to safety.

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Weekend rotation

Shift: Nights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. This practice would be maintained through patient care with complete documentation to be finished prior to the end of the assigned shift.
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicates educational needs to program leadership.
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, advanced procedures and attends continuing education programs pertinent to his/her area of practice.
Attends monthly crew meetings, education events and quarterly SIM Lab.
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Mercyhealth.
Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
Maintains adequate supplies in the ambulance to deliver patient care.
Keeps the ambulance clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
Functions as a medical transport member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings as well as completing necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Assists in pre-mission transport as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment and conducts safety briefings as needed.
Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Assist with the routine maintenance of the transport vehicle, equipment, and facilities to ensure a clean and professional appearance.
Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned and communicates program goals and objectives.
Participates regularly in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects, and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
Develops, initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the patient’s individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy.
Utilizes resources available to teach and support patient and family education.
Maintains specified number of shifts on a critical care unit (ICU, SCU, ED), as well as on the critical care/ ALS ground transport service.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
ADN required, BSN preferred
Minimum of (2) two years, preferred Five (5) years of RN experience of critical care and/or emergency department RN experience. Experience must include ICU or CCU and/or ED experience in a high-volume setting.
Previous flight or ground transport experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in state of practice.
License as an RN in both WI and IL within 6 months.
Current certifications in American Heart Association BLS; ACLS; PALS within 90 days
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within (3) three months of hire.
National Institute Healthcare Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within (1) one year of hire.
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) required within (1) one year of hire.
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within six months of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) or Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) required within (2) two years of hire.
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) or Certified Flight Registered Nurse CFRN required within (2) two years of hire.
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, and HazMat awareness within six months of hire.
EVOC Driving course completion within (3) months of hire

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Acts in a supervisory position when assigned as Crew Chief of the ambulance as outlined with the respective roles and responsibilities of the position.

SUPERVISES

May be required to act as a Crew Chief once orientation and precepting has been successfully completed. Duties will be covered with staff once they are qualified to act in the position.

PAY RANGE:

$39.58 - $63.33

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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