Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Transport Unit - P/T with Benefits Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) Registered Nurse to provide high-quality out-of-hospital care, including assessment, triage, and treatment under Medical Director guidelines. The SCTU RN prioritizes care needs to ensure safe transport to the appropriate facility.

A BSN from an accredited school, at least 1 year in critical care or emergency nursing, excellent communication, and proficient computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in critical care or emergency nursing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality out-of-hospital nursing care including assessment, triage, and treatment per Medical Director guidelines.
• Assess illness/injury to determine care needs and facilitate safe transport to the appropriate facility.
• Maintain competency to provide care across the lifespan and support the SCTU program's mission.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Proficient computer skills

Education

BSN from accredited nursing program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Specialty Care Transport Unit (SCTU) RN provides high quality out-of-hospital nursing care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by the Medical Director(s) within the Registered Nurse scope of practice. The SCTU RN assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility as determined by the physicians involved; maintains validated competency to provide care for patients across the life span; responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of the Hackensack EMS SCTU program, assuring that safety remains the highest priority.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in critical care or emergency nursing

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Able to practice as a MICN as defined by the NJ Office of EMS (NJAC 8:41).

• Previous critical care transport experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.

• Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification or International Trauma Life Support Certification or Prehospital Trauma Life Support Certification.

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Board Certified Emergency Nurse.

Minimum rate of $48.18 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.