Critical Care Transport RN - East Los Angeles

MEDTRANS INC

9d•$63 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

The position of the CCT RN is to operate in a high-quality critical care transport team, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and delivering high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed by the California Board of Registered Nurses with no violations or restrictions to practice
Two years of experience (within the last 18 months) providing care to a wide variety of patient populations in a critical care environment (ER or ICU) in a facility that treats high acuity patients with a wide range of diagnoses. Documentation and proof of work experience required
Must be currently certificated in: BLS through American Heart Association ACLS through American Heart Association PALS through American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

BSN
CCRN, CEN, CTRN
NIHSS

Responsibilities

Responds to and assists with emergency and non-emergency transports requiring a nurse
Administers nursing skills under stressful and non-stressful situations in accordance with established protocols and within scope of practice
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families
Independently assesses all patient populations, including (but not limited to) pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, trauma, neurological, geriatric, GI/GU, and is able to create and execute an appropriate care plan within specified protocols
Promotes patient awareness by establishing patient care goals, teaching the patient and family regarding the illness or disease process, and provides treatment while in the care of the transport team
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments by collaborating with team members and multidisciplinary members; staying current with SCT guidelines and attending required in-services, training and staff meetings
Ensures continuity of services while adhering to all laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to the SCT and EMS Program
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and by benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
Maintains a positive, professional and cooperative working relationship with other PRN providers, our partner hospitals as well as other specialty transport teams.
Communicates and collaborates with the Director of Clinical Programs, SCT Supervisor and/or the Medical Director on pertinent issues
Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in accordance with local EMS agency policy
Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policies
Maintains the level and type of certification consistent with performing RN job responsibilities
Ensures that the unit remains in a state of readiness, including medical supplies, narcotics, and equipment
Assists with keeping the ambulance clean inside and out
Completes all appropriate medical documentation
Attends SCT team meetings
Maintains a cooperative working relationship with allied health and public safety personnel
Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to personal grooming and dress code standards
Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Director of Clinical Programs, as well as complete the appropriate written report
Monitors performance of EMT partners, corrects errors as necessary, provides training and feedback
Demonstrates ability to solve unusual problems and give articulate direction under minimal supervision
Performs other duties as assigned