RN - ProMedica Transportation Network - Critical Care Transport GROUND

ProMedica Toledo Hospital•Perrysburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Transport Nurse for ProMedica Transportation Network demonstrates a professional commitment to patients, team members, and other healthcare and emergency personnel. This role supports the mission and values of the ProMedica Health system by providing quality service in a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse is responsible for continuous professional development, maintaining certifications, and contributing to unit goals. Key duties include documenting treatment interventions, assessing and stabilizing patients in the field or at transferring facilities, and ensuring continuous patient care until delivery to a designated treatment facility. The position requires adherence to regulatory agency requirements, ProMedica policies, and state regulations for Ohio and Michigan, as well as participation in outreach efforts and teaching continuing education programs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN).
Ability to successfully complete the hospital/PTN professional nurse orientation in a timely manner.
Ability to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization (i.e., PPD, respiratory training, and vaccines as appropriate).
Ability to work independently and make decisions away from the controlled hospital environment.
Ability to understand directions, communicate and respond, requires effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent public relations skills.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, diesel, jet fuel, aircraft/engine fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Ability to remain functional in a moving vehicle and aircraft.
Ability to read maps, GPS units, and follow directions.
Ability to input and retrieve information from a computer.
Minimum one (1) year required as an RN in the Emergency Department or ICU setting.
Current Licensed RN in Ohio.
Ability to obtain Michigan RN licensure upon completion of orientation.
BCLS certification.
ACLS certification.
NRP Advanced certification.
PALS certification.
Advanced Trauma Course certification.
Ability to obtain one (1) advance certification (CTRN, CFRN, CCRN or CEN) within two (2) years of hire.
Ability to obtain Ohio EMT Certification and Michigan EMT licenses within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Advanced nursing certification.
Three (3) years required as an RN in the Emergency Department or ICU setting.
Ohio and Michigan Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients, team members, hospital physicians, nurses, EMT’s, unit aids, law enforcement/fire department personnel.
Supports the mission and values of the Promedica Health system, while providing quality service in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Demonstrates a continuing advancement of knowledge and competencies through didactic and skills education.
Responsible for continuous professional development, maintain certification and card classes, and contributes to the development and implementation of unit goals.
Documents treatment interventions, assessment, and medications within the EPCR concisely and precisely.
Treats and stabilizes the patients need in the field or at transferring medical facilities, and ensures the patient’s needs are met, reassessed, and treated continuously until the patient is delivered to a designated treatment facility.
Maintains regulatory agency requirements and complies with Promedica Metro and Promedica Transportation Networks policies, procedures, and protocols and is accountable for their actions.
Supports and adheres to the State of Ohio and Michigan.
Maintains certifications as required by PTN and state.
Represents Promedica Transportation Network through participation in outreach efforts and teaching CEs at local community EMS, fire stations, aviation and/or quality improvement meetings and/or continuing education programs as assigned.
Demonstrates skill competency and safety in performing the technical procedures and treatments required to meet the nursing care needs of the patient (e.g., Calculation and initiation and maintenance of IV drips, mechanical ventilation, Impella devices, balloon pump therapy, cardiac monitoring, recognition of 12 lead injury patterns, arterial line management).
Performs initial and ongoing quarterly intubation competencies under direction of the medical director, educators, and clinical manager to demonstrate proficiency with basic and advanced airway management skills for adult, pediatrics, and neonates (e.g., Bag-valve-mask ventilation with basic airway adjuncts, endotracheal intubation, cricothyroidotomy, Alternative Airway Management, Bougie utilization, and Ventilator Support/Ventilator Management).
Performs all other duties as assigned.