RN Critical Care Transport, AHN

Highmark Health • Sharpsburg, PA

104d

About The Position

The Critical Care Transport Team completes approximately 1300 critical care ground transports annually between AHN facilities. Based out of Sharpsburg, PA, our coverage area spans from Southwestern, PA to Southeastern, NY. Responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency medical and critical care to ill or injured patients in collaboration with a paramedic partner and medical control in the transport environment. Provides patient focused care within the protocols, policies, and procedures of Critical Care Transport. Provides professional emergency care in accordance with Pennsylvania pre-hospital protocols. Maintains all standards of nursing care. Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives. Uses an understanding of the principle of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma/GED
• 3 years in a critical care nursing role
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer
• PA Driver License OR Driver License Non-Specific license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 1 years in a PHRN/PA Paramedic role
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish an appropriate plan of care to safely transport critically ill or injured patients.
• Provides critical care life support and medical care for the population served according to established standards and protocols and PA DOH regulations.
• Serves as an ambassador of AHN Critical Care Transport by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors.
• Provides for safe transport of patients, drives ambulance within PA DOH standards, complies with EVOC operational standards.
• Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around transport vehicle.
• Participates in Critical Care Transport quality assurance activities including case reviews, monthly Team and Safety meetings.
• Actively participates in PCC and LEAN team activities.
• Completes all annual education requirements and training.
• Completes documentation according to department and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures medication and supply inventory in ambulance by completing daily checks and stocking ambulance as needed.
• Maintains storage of medications within established safety and security controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees