Crit Care Trans Nurse ERT MHO

Reports to the Director of Mobile Patient Care and Transport. Performs nursing evaluations and procedures approved by the Medical Director. Provides a safe and clean environment for patient care. Participates in patient transport. Must have/maintain RN Licensure in IN and MI.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Participating in the inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment, including restocking, ordering supplies, cleaning, and arranging for the repair of all damaged equipment to ensure safety of crew, patients, and public.
• Participating as an active member of the Ground Transport team, performing duties as necessary and assigned.
• Evaluating the scene of an accident (when necessary); triaging patients, providing advanced life support, and collaborating with other medical personnel.
• Lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment (of various weights and diameters) necessary for the care of a patient.
• Performing a patient assessment, including relevant medical history, and making pertinent observations of the environment.
• Administering oxygen and assisting ventilation, utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Performing basic and advanced life support assessments and interventions, including (but not limited to):
  Endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, CPR, cardioversion, relief of tension pneumothorax, cricothyrotomy, intraosseous line placement, intravenous line placement, and other resuscitative and supportive maneuvers, in accordance with Standing Medical Guidelines.
• Participating in the care of patients with a variety of medical problems, including (but not limited to):
  Obstructed airway, asthma, pneumonia, COPD, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary edema, dysrhythmias, trauma and burns, diabetic keto acidosis, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, shock and/or coma due to a variety of etiologies, infectious disease, sepsis, hemorrhage, dehydration, and severe pain.
• Working closely with all members of the health care team, including physicians, other nurses, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, radiological technologists, and support services staff, as well as family members and personnel from other hospitals and agencies.
• Measuring and recording patient vital signs, intake and output, and other important clinical parameters.
• Documenting appropriate information on the medical record, including patient assessment, changes in condition, care provided, and patient responses to care.
• Administering medications approved by the Medical Director.
• Assisting other health care providers, including EMS personnel, other nurses, and physicians, as requested.
• Providing, within the bounds of privacy policies and HIPAA, follow-up to requesting agencies regarding patient status.
• Expediting the return of the ambulance to service.

• Attending educational programs and skill validation sessions as required.
• Maintaining Indiana and Michigan nurse licensing.
• Participating in outreach and community educational activities.

• Attending in-services and department services meetings; also participating in program development, continuing education, quality improvement, and attending conferences as approved.
• Maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate.
• Reading current professional literature and journals.

• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

• The above level of knowledge, skills and abilities are normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited program of nursing education and maintenance of an Indiana and…