RN - Critical Care Ground Transport

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

4d•$40 - $68

About The Position

The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCTRN) is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care throughout all aspects of ground transport, including triage, assessment, and treatment while practicing in accordance with established policies and protocols under the direction of the Critical Care Transport Program Medical Director. In collaboration with their transport partner, the CCTRN evaluates the nature and extent of the patient's illness or injury, establishes and prioritizes care needs, and ensures the safe transfer of patients across the lifespan to appropriate facilities. Safety is maintained as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The CCTRN further supports the program through public relations activities, education of regional providers, quality reviews of transports, case study evaluations, and other initiatives that promote continuous improvement while strengthening community engagement. In addition, the CCTRN functions as a key member of an Emergency Medical Service crew performing 911 operations within the Arrow Ambulance program. Once the required clinical experience has been achieved, the CCTRN will be cross‑trained to flight as Medical Personnel in accordance with Air Methods' current policies and procedures. Upon completion of cross training, the CCTRN may be reassigned to flight based on operational and mission requirements.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Indiana (IN) - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) within 6months
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
ICS-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
ICS-800: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Nursing Certification - Varies
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) within 2 years - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) within 2 years - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) within 6 months - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Licensed Paramedic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
Driver's License Class B/C Endorsement within 90 days - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
College Diploma: Nursing
3 years of Critical care nursing

Responsibilities

Delivers patient care as directed by the Patient Care Guidelines or online medical direction.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment.
Acts as preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students, as assigned.
Communicates with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient condition, history, treatments, response to treatments and other relevant information.
Maintains safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the ambulance, equipment, and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongings.
Ability to work in confined, mobile spaces.
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities including monthly base meetings.
Completes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing, and administrative information is complete.
Will remain within the safety standard of 230 pounds or less (230 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat)
Adheres to Carle Behavior Standards.
Completed all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Base Supervisor, Operations Manager, and/or Director.
Respond to 911 and emergency calls and provide medical assistance based on licensure level as needed.