Special Events CCT RN

AMR•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and professional Registered Nurses looking for a new opportunity of delivering patient care. Special event nursing requires “outside of the box” thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Join our AMR team of dedicated, patient-focused professionals. While providing the highest quality care, the Special Event Nurse performs basic and advanced life support at special events that include but are not limited to sporting events, marathons, races, and concerts. Care includes over the counter medication administration, basic and advanced life support, and/or triage. The Special Event Nurse provides direct patient care to the ill and injured, sometimes collaboratively with a Paramedic, EMT, or Physician partner during the special event and operates within the scope of a California Registered Nurse with an expanded scope as approved by AMR Medical Direction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current, unenciphumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse within California
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS provider status
Trauma Nurse Core Course Certification (TNCC)
Valid California Driver’s License
Driving record in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability
IS-100B (ICS 100)
IS-200B (ICS 200)
IS-700A (NIMS)
IS-800B (NIMS)
Must have experience, knowledge, and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate emergency, urgent, and non-urgent care.
Acute care nursing experience which includes:
Knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care activities
Ability to function independently
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of patient care situations
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow personnel, patients and their families, hospital staff, the public, and other collaborating agencies
Prior Paramedic experience in a busy 911 system will be considered in addition to Nursing experience
Prior Military experience acting as Corpsmen or equivalent will be considered in addition to Nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Current Critical Care or Emergency Department experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
CEN
CCRN
CFRN
CTRN
TCRN
C-NPT

Responsibilities

Responds to patient care and/or critical care transport unit calls according to program protocols
Provides high quality routine, emergency, and OTC care of the patient in the event environment in accordance with established Special Event program policies, patient care guidelines, standards of care, and under the medical control of the assigned Physician
Provides patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and per the Special Event guidelines, utilizing critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient
Performs a focused assessment when care is requested
Documents all assessment findings, therapeutic interventions performed, and patient responses on the Patient Care Record
Notes and documents all Physician orders
The Special Event RN is responsible for the care of the patient including any emergency procedures the patient may require while under their care. These procedures may include but are not limited to CPR, ACLS, and emergency airway maintenance
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Completes daily/regularly scheduled equipment checks
Maintains equipment in working order and ensures Special Event equipment is kept clean and fully stocked. Ensures all equipment is maintained through course of shift and returned in working order
Accurately completes supply, billing, and data collection forms as required
Participates in Special Event Program Quality Improvement activities
Maintains an adequate knowledge of and complies with all company policies and procedures, codes of safe practice, and Special Event policies and patient care guidelines
Maintains personal knowledge of current nursing practice
Maintains personal knowledge of current EMT and EMT-P scope of practice in California and the applicable county in which the Special Event team operates
Completes documentation on Controlled Substances per Special Event policy
Participates in company-wide programs such as Safety and Risk Management and Code of Conduct
Demonstrates effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, EMT’s, ALS/BLS Operations personnel and Special Events/CCT/IFT administration
Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and annual trainings
Completes patient care documentation per program policy
Maintains all required licensure and certifications in accordance with company policy
Represents the Special Events program and AMR in a professional manner
Adheres to AMR Special Events uniform/dress code policy. Primary uniform for Special Event Nurses is embroidered navy scrubs
Attends and maintains company EVOC training/certification if driving company vehicles
Performs and facilitates employee and community vaccination/surveillance events that include but are not limited to blood pressure checks, immunization events, Tb testing, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned