CCT RN

Global Medical Response • Imperial, CA

220d • $119,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and professional Registered Nurses looking for a new opportunity of delivering patient care. Critical Care Transport Nursing requires 'outside of the box' thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Join our AMR team of dedicated, patient-focused professionals. While providing the highest quality care, the CCT Nurse performs basic and advanced life support and critical care nursing during inter-facility transports. AMR patients commonly include individuals leaving definitive observation units, Emergency Departments, or Intensive Care Units. These patients are most often transported because they require a higher level of care. The CCT Nurse functions under the orders of the sending Physician or the patient care guidelines, approved by the AMR Medical Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse within California
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS provider status
• TNCC
• NRP
• Valid California Driver's License
• Driving record in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability
• ICS courses: IS-100B (ICS 100), IS-200B (ICS 200), IS-700A (NIMS), IS-800B (NIMS)
• Minimum three (3) years of adult ICU RN experience within the last 5 years or four (4) years of ED / CCT / Trauma RN experience
• Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care activities
• Ability to function independently and prioritize, delegate, and utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of patient care situations
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow personnel, patients and their families, hospital staff, the public, and other collaborating agencies

Nice To Haves

• Current Critical Care inter-facility transfer experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Advanced certification: CEN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, TCRN, C-NPT

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient care and/or critical care transport unit calls according to program protocols
• Provides high quality routine, emergency, and critical nursing care of the patient in the transport environment in accordance with established CCT program policies, patient care guidelines, standards of care, and under the medical control of the sending Physician
• Provides patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and per the CCT patient care guidelines, utilizing critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient
• Performs a complete assessment on each transport patient
• Documents all assessment findings, therapeutic interventions performed, and patient responses on the electronic CCT Patient Care Record
• Notes and documents all Physicians' transport orders
• Acts as a member of the Critical Care Transport Team by assisting the EMT's in the transfer of the patient from bed to gurney and back
• Responsible for the care of the patient including any emergency procedures the patient may require while under their care
• Calculates oxygen needs and availability prior to each transport and ensures oxygen tanks are changed as necessary
• Completes daily/regularly scheduled transport unit equipment checks
• Maintains equipment in working order and ensures CCT equipment is kept clean and fully stocked
• Accurately completes supply, billing, and data collection forms as required
• Participates in CCT Program Quality Improvement activities
• Maintains personal knowledge of current critical care nursing practice
• Completes documentation on Controlled Substances per CCT policy
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all external and internal customers
• Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and annual trainings
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications in accordance with company policy
• Represents the CCT program and AMR in a professional manner
• Adheres to AMR CCT uniform/dress code policy
• Attends and maintains company EVOC training/certification if driving company vehicles

Benefits

• Salary: $119k-$130k/yr

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED