Per Diem CCT-PHRN

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Fountain Hill, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Transport (CCT) Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) is responsible for the direct patient care and clinical aspects of the St. Luke’s Emergency and Transport Services Critical Care Transport Program. The CCT PHRN will report directly to the CCT Program Nurse Manager, and under the authorization of the St. Luke’s Emergency and Transport Services Medical Director provide care and treatment with an advanced scope of practice in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Scope of Practice for Critical Care Transport Emergency Medical Services Providers and New Jersey Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services Specialty Care Transport Unit.

Requirements

Successfully graduated from an accredited school of nursing
Currently possess an unrestricted registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Must within (90) Ninety days of hire obtain a registered nurse license in the State of New Jersey
Currently possesses a Pre-hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) through the Pennsylvania Dept. Of Health EMS Dept.
At least two years and 4000 hours of in hospital critical care experience or one year (2000 hours) in a progressive level 1 ICU along with 3 years (5000 hours) emergency department experience
Current BLS, PALS, ACLS certification
EVOC/EVDT certification with EMSVO endorsement
Be at least 18 years of age (Driver requirement)
Have a valid driver’s license (Driver requirement)
Must observe all traffic laws (Driver requirement)
Must not be addicted to, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Driver requirement)
Must be free from any physical or mental defects or disease that may impair the person’s ability to drive an ambulance (Driver requirement)
Must successfully complete clinical and operational orientation in order to be granted unrestricted medical command
Tact, courtesy, initiative, judgment and the ability to follow directions is required
Experience in computer operations
Must attain specialty board certification in Critical Care Transport nursing such as CFRN or CTRN within 12 months of hire date
Must successfully complete the following courses within 24 months of hire: Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN), Fundamentals for Critical Care Support (FCCS), Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Nice To Haves

Hazardous materials R & I certification or higher
PHTLS certification
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800
Radio communication skills
Office skills including typing
Excellent organizational skills
Pleasant telephone manner
Ability to perform job with a minimum of direct supervision

Responsibilities

Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
Maintains an awareness of unit budget.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Takes active role in unit-based performance improvement.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.