Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Transport Unit - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Teterboro, NJ

1d•$48

About The Position

The Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) Registered Nurse provides high-quality out-of-hospital nursing care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Medical Director(s) and within the RN scope of practice. The RN assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritizes care, and supports safe transport of critical patients to the appropriate facility as determined by the physicians involved. The role requires validated competency to care for patients across the life span and supports the mission and goals of the Hackensack EMS SCTU program, with safety as the highest priority. The SCTU RN provides patient care from initial contact through transfer to the accepting medical facility; maintains clinical competencies, required credentials, and equipment readiness; documents care; and collaborates with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, patients, and the public. The RN also contributes to education, outreach, quality improvement, departmental activities, and the orientation of new employees or students as assigned. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position with a stated minimum rate of $48.18 per hour. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full- and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
At least 1 year of clinical experience in critical care or emergency nursing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, potentially including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.
Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification, International Trauma Life Support Certification, or Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification.
Valid driver's license from a U.S. state.
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator.

Nice To Haves

Ability to practice as a MICN as defined by the NJ Office of EMS (NJAC 8:41).
Previous critical care transport experience.
Board Certified Emergency Nurse.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care from initial patient contact until care is endorsed to the accepting medical facility.
Practice within the scope defined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing; use SCTU Interfacility Transfer Protocols; and complete required patient-care documentation.
Maintain knowledge and competency in psychomotor skills through ongoing didactic, simulated, and clinical experiences, and communicate educational needs to the Medical Director and SCTU Supervisor and/or Manager.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Attend continuing education programs relevant to the area of practice.
Know how to use and routinely care for SCTU equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and take initial steps to sequester broken equipment for investigation.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Participate in patient and referring-facility follow-up when requested, as well as planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Inspect the ambulance, equipment, medications, and narcotics at the beginning of each shift and complete a vehicle check sheet.
Maintain adequate ambulance supplies, keep the ambulance clean and orderly, and advise the tour supervisor and/or MICCOM of changes to crew configuration, vehicle, and in-service status.
Remain in uniform and ready to respond while on duty, and carry a portable radio.
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Act as a liaison and communicate program goals and objectives.
Check hospital email at least once per shift.
Maintain awareness of current out-of-hospital care issues through professional activities, and participate in activities, projects, committees, meetings, and departmental quality-improvement activities as assigned or required.
Cooperate with Department of Health representatives during inspections and ensure required credentials are available for inspection.
Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to complex patients using nursing-process and problem-solving skills.
Accurately document nursing-process components in accordance with HMHN policy and assist others with documentation.
Demonstrate and model effective communication, adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, and follow HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.