Critical Care Ground Transport Nurse

Overview

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available (external candidates only)

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, and 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 and strengthen 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.

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Indiana (IN) - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
• 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 (Haz Mat) 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)

Education:

College Diploma in Nursing

Work Experience:

3 years of Critical Care Nursing

• 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.
• 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 235 pounds or less (235 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat).
• Adheres to Carle Behavior Standards.
• Completed all other duties as…