Registered Nurse - Manager - 6501

Priority Ambulance California Llc; Rialto (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Priority Ambulance California LLC is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Critical Care Transport (CCT) team to oversee advanced nursing care during interfacility transports and to serve as a clinical resource.

The role supports clinical and operational readiness, staff development, quality initiatives, and protocol compliance, collaborating with operations leadership, the Medical Director, dispatch, and partner facilities.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license valid for the state(s) where duties are performed.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS if applicable by operation.
• Demonstrated critical care nursing experience with leadership ability.

Responsabilités

• Provides advanced critical care nursing during interfacility transports.
• Acts as clinical lead and resource for the CCT team.
• Ensures protocol compliance, documentation accuracy, and safety.
• Leads education, orientation, and coaching of transport staff.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, dispatch, and facilities to optimize care.

Connaissances

Clinical leadership

RN licensure

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Critical care experience

Communication

Formation

RN license in state(s)

Description du poste

ROLE SUMMARYThe Nurse Manager (CCT) provides advanced nursing care to critically ill and injured patients during interfacility and other authorized medical transports while serving as a clinical resource and lead for the CCT team. The role supports safe, high-quality patient care; promotes clinical and operational readiness; assists with team development, education, quality initiatives, and protocol compliance; and works collaboratively with operations leadership, the Medical Director, dispatch, EMS clinicians, sending and receiving facilities, and other healthcare professionals.This is a Exempt/Salaried position.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides safe, evidence-informed critical care nursing within the nurse’s scope of practice, applicable law, medical direction, company policy, and approved CCT protocols.Assesses, monitors, and manages critically ill or injured patients throughout transport, including changes in condition and escalation of care as clinically indicated.Manages and monitors advanced therapies and equipment within approved scope and protocol, which may include ventilators, infusion pumps, invasive/noninvasive monitoring, medication infusions, and other specialty equipment.Obtains and communicates an appropriate patient history, assessment, plan of care, transport risks, and clinical handoff information.Ensures continuity of care from transfer of responsibility at the sending facility through handoff to the receiving clinician or facility.Completes accurate, timely, and complete patient care documentation and other required records for each response and transport.Maintains communication with dispatch, medical control, sending/receiving facilities, and partner agencies as required.Ensures the ambulance, CCT equipment, medications, supplies, and specialty equipment are appropriately checked, stocked, secured, clean, functional, and ready for service at the beginning of the shift and following each call.Follows infection prevention, exposure control, medication security, patient privacy, information security, and safety requirements.Maintains professional conduct and provides respectful, patient-centered service to patients, families, healthcare partners, coworkers, and the public.Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.Lead/Clinical Leadership Responsibilities:Serves as a clinical resource, role model, and point of support for CCT nurses and interdisciplinary transport team members.Provides day-to-day clinical guidance and supports consistent application of CCT protocols, policies, documentation standards, and operational expectations.Assists with orientation, precepting, competency validation, continuing education, skills development, and coaching of CCT team members as assigned.Supports review of clinical documentation, patient care concerns, safety events, and opportunities for improvement in collaboration with clinical and operational leadership.Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities, case review, protocol education, and clinical readiness initiatives.Identifies and escalates clinical, staffing, equipment, medication, safety, or operational concerns to the appropriate leader and/or Medical Director.Promotes teamwork and effective communication between nursing, EMS, dispatch, operations, medical direction, and healthcare facility partners.Supports implementation of new clinical programs, equipment, procedures, and education as assigned.Provides leadership during complex transports and assists the team in prioritizing patient safety, clinical decision-making, and appropriate use of resources.Models Priority Ambulance standards for professionalis#IND1REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum RequirementsCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for the state(s) in which duties are performed, or applicable multistate privilege where permitted.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification when required by the operation, contract, protocol, or patient population.Additional specialty certifications and/or credentials as required by applicable law, contract, medical direction, or company policy.Critical care nursing experience sufficient to independently assess and manage high-acuity patients; ICU, emergency, transport, or comparable acute-care experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated clinical judgment, leadership capability, communication skills, and ability to function effectively in a mobile, resource-variable environment.Ability to successfully complete company-required orientation, clinical competencies, skills validation, and ongoing education.Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record when driving is an assigned essential function of the role.Preferred RequirementsPrior critical care transport, flight, EMS, emergency department, or intensive care transport experience.Prior experience as a preceptor, charge nurse, clinical educator, lead, or other informal/formal clinical leadership role.Transport or critical care specialty certification, such as CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CEN, or equivalent, where applicable.Experience with quality improvement, clinical education, protocol implementation, or competency assessment.Licensure, Certification and continuing CompetencyThe employee is responsible for maintaining all licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, and continuing education required by applicable law, medical direction, contract requirements, and company policy. The employee must promptly report any restriction, lapse, suspension, or other change that may affect the ability to perform assigned duties.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.The ability to reach, push and pull stretchers.Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and work in confined or limited-access spaces for extended periods.Ability to enter and exit ambulances and healthcare facilities and navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and varying terrain.Ability to assist with lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting patients and equipment using approved equipment, techniques, and team assistance.Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and fine motor tasks required for patient assessment, medication administration, equipment operation, and documentation.Adequate visual, auditory, and communication abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to assess patients, operate equipment, communicate effectively, and respond to alarms and environmental hazards.Ability to work variable hours and remain capable of safely performing essential duties throughout the assigned shift.CORE COMPETENCIESClinical Judgment and Patient SafetyLeadership and AccountabilityCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingCommunication and CollaborationTeam Development and CoachingQuality and Compliance FocusAdaptability and Calm Under PressureProfessionalism and IntegrityPatient and Customer ServiceDocumentation and Attention to DetailREPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports directly to the President of the Operations Manager.WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVELTravel RequirementsLocal and regional travel is expected as required for patient transports, operational support, training, meetings, competency activities, and coverage. Occasional travel outside the primary service area may be required based on business needs.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in ambulances, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, stations, outdoor environments, and other locations associated with emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. The employee may be exposed to blood and body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous materials, inclement weather, traffic, noise, moving vehicles, confined spaces, emotional situations, and unpredictable patient-care environments. Required personal protective equipment and infection-control practices must be used as applicable.COMPLIANCE AND CONFIDENTIALITYThe Lead CCT Nurse must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements; company policies and procedures; patient privacy and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA; infection prevention standards; safety requirements; and medical direction. Confidential and proprietary company information must be protected at all times.