Pre-Hospital Nurse

Emergycare Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare Inc. seeks a nurse with advanced critical care skills to deliver high-quality ambulance care. The role requires coordination with MICU teams and affiliated institutions, plus ongoing education and equipment maintenance.

Qualified candidates have ASN, PA RN license, ACLS/PALS/ITLS/CPR certifications, and a valid driver's license. They will participate in quality assurance activities and community outreach as part of the pre-hospital team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and PA RN license.
• ACLS, PALS, ITLS, and CPR certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate in varied conditions.
• Demonstrated competency in pre-hospital, critical care transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to ambulance patients and manage equipment.
• Collaborate with MICU paramedic/EMT and affiliated institutions.
• Maintain proficiency with critical care transport equipment and trends.
• Participate in quality assurance, education, and community activities.

Skills

Advanced critical care

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ASN

PA Registered Nurse license

ACLS

PALS

ITLS

CPR certification

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Job description

SummaryProvides for the delivery of quality care to all patients transported via ambulance. The PHRN must demonstrate advanced critical care skills and problem solving techniques. Evidence of tact and diplomacy in communications are a must to ensure the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with team members, affiliated and referring institutions, pre-hospital personnel, and the medical community.Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the care and maintenance of all assigned equipment, for keeping abreast of current trends in emergency and critical care nursing, for contributing to the educational advancement of self, co-workers, public and community agencies, and for participation in quality assurance and marketing activities.DimensionsPersonnel Guided: Works as a team with the MICU paramedic and MICU EMTEquipment: All medical supplies and equipment routinely utilized in pre-hospital care, emergency departments, intensive care units, and other equipment required in the critical care environment.Entry QualificationsThe incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be licensed as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification is required. PALS, ITLS or TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification is required within six (6) months of hire. The PHRN I must have medical command within 30 days of hire. Other qualifications include the demonstrated ability to perform in any type of weather condition, perform in cramped quarters, and possess and maintain physical condition which permits carrying and handling medical instruments or equipment patients in conjunction with a partner, as well as other exercises of mobility.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceAssociate's degree (ASN)Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPA Registered Nurse license in good standing and PA Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse CertificationACLS, PALS, ITLS, & CPR certifications, Valid Driver's LicenseOther Skills and AbilitiesPHRNs are required to demonstrate competency on mechanical ventilators and maintain proficiency on the equipment.Level 1 PHRN to Level 2 PHRN, will require the completion of the following:Completion of 72 hrs of clinical rotation at St Vincent Health System60 hrs of CNICU8 hrs of Respiratory Therapy4 hrs of Cardiac Cath LabCompletion of all CCT Team orientation paperworkCompletion of orientation to the CCTT vehicleCritical Care Certification in one or more of CEN, CCRN, CTRN and CFRNDocumented 200 hrs of experience as a PHRN 1Documented completion of 25 PHRN 1 transportsReview of work history and approval of the Clinical Manager and/or Medical DirectorOther QualificationsMust be able to drive 5 hrs per shift.EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.