Registered Nurse - Injury Prevention EMS Specialist - Full Time

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Meritus Health is seeking an Injury Prevention EMS Specialist to strengthen pre-hospital care and community safety through injury prevention, EMS collaboration, and quality care. The role combines clinical expertise, program coordination, and community outreach to support EMS services, improve trauma care, and prevent injuries. Under the direction of the Trauma/EMS Manager, the specialist collaborates with local, regional, and state EMS officials to support services that meet applicable EMS standards and leads injury prevention programs responsive to patients, families, and community needs.

The position is listed as full time, Monday through Friday on day shift, with evenings and weekends as needed. The role serves as a liaison among the medical center, EMS providers, and community partners; coordinates EMS-related equipment, supplies, and medications; supports EMS students and regional EMS programs; serves as the designated Base Station Coordinator; and oversees EMS and trauma quality assurance processes.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at least three years of clinical RN experience in a trauma center or trauma quality management program, and an eligible Maryland or multistate Nurse Licensure Compact RN license. Current BLS certification is required. Several additional certifications and training courses must be completed within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a trauma center or within a trauma quality management program.
• Current Maryland RN license or an RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state with multistate privileges; a compact-state license designated as “single state” does not meet this requirement.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification in accordance with organizational policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Complete a Trauma Process Improvement Course, AAAM AIS coding course, and ICD-10 coding education within one year of hire.
• Obtain ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician certifications within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs, using trauma registry and Safe Kids data to identify community needs and guide priorities.
• Serve as a liaison among the medical center, EMS providers, and community partners.
• Coordinate equipment, supply, and medication management for EMS-related services.
• Support EMS students and regional EMS programs.
• Serve as the designated Base Station Coordinator.
• Oversee EMS and trauma quality assurance processes to support ongoing improvement.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following the hire date.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off starting from day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time