Registered Nurse - Injury Prevention EMS Specialist - Full Time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Employee assistance programs

Shift differentials

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking an Injury Prevention EMS Specialist to strengthen pre-hospital care and community safety. The role combines clinical RN expertise with program coordination and community outreach, under the Trauma/EMS Manager.

You will lead injury prevention initiatives, liaise with EMS and community partners, and oversee QA processes to continually improve trauma services. On-site, Mon–Fri, with schedule flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 3 years RN experience in trauma center or trauma QA programs.
• Maryland RN license or multi-state compact with MD privileges.
• BLS/CPR certification; ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC within 1 year of hire.
• Trauma process improvement, AIS coding and ICD-10 education within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs using trauma data.
• Serve as liaison among Meritus Health, EMS providers, and community partners.
• Coordinate EMS equipment, supply and medication management.
• Support EMS students and regional programs; act as Base Station Coordinator.
• Oversee trauma/EMS quality assurance processes for ongoing improvement.

Skills

EMS collaboration

Trauma program coordination

Community outreach

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Nurse - Injury Prevention EMS Specialist - Full Time

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNINJ015756

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $32.64 USD to $48.99 USD

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Injury Prevention EMS Specialist
Mon- Fri, Dayshift with Evenings and Weekends As Needed

Make a difference through injury prevention, EMS collaboration, and quality care.

Join Meritus Health as an Injury Prevention EMS Specialist and help strengthen pre-hospital care and community safety. This role combines clinical expertise, program coordination, and community outreach to support EMS services, improve trauma care, and prevent injuries.

Under the direction of the Trauma/EMS Manager, you will collaborate with local, regional, and state EMS officials to support services that meet applicable EMS standards. You will also lead injury prevention programs that respond to the needs of patients, families, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs, using trauma registry and Safe Kids data to identify community needs and guide priorities.

Serve as a liaison among the medical center, EMS providers, and community partners.

Coordinate equipment, supply, and medication management for EMS-related services.

Support EMS students and regional EMS programs.

Serve as the designated Base Station Coordinator.

Oversee EMS and trauma quality assurance processes to support ongoing improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

At least three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a trauma center or within a trauma quality management program.

Experience working with volunteers preferred.

Licensure and Certification

Current Maryland RN license or an RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state with multistate privileges. A compact-state license designated as "single state" does not meet this requirement.

Current BLS (CPR) certification in accordance with organizational policy.

The following certifications must be obtained within one year of hire:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician

Knowledge, Skills, and Required Training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Completion of a Trauma Process Improvement Course, AAAM AIS coding course, and ICD-10 coding education within one year of hire.

Our Commitment to You:

At Meritus Health, we prioritize both professional growth and personal well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date

Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid Time Off starting from day one

Education assistance and employee assistance programs

Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend work

Happy to Help Culture:
At Meritus, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment. Every interaction is an opportunity to connect, listen, and help - because we believe in warm welcomes, respectful closings, and always being Happy to Help.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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