RN Critical Care Ground Transport

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!

(external candidates only)

The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCTRN) provides high quality nursing care including triage, assessment and treatment utilizing the policies and protocols within the scope of practice as directed by the Critical Care Transport Program Medical Director. The CCTRN, in collaboration with their partner, will assess the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for a safe transport to an appropriate facility. The CCTRN will be qualified to provide care for patients across the life span. The CCTRN will be responsible the ensuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The CCTRN will also be responsible for public relations activities in the region, education of regional providers, quality review of transports, case study reviews, among other PR and quality activities. When not on flights, the CCTRN will "task" within the hospital or other affiliated hospital facilities, as needed. This position requires work on both air and ground ambulances during assigned shifts.

Certifications:

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Registered and Professional Nurse (RN) - Indiana (IN) - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) within 6months

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA);
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP);

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA);

Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) within 3 months - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); OR

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 3 months - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA);

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT);OR
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS);

ICS-800: 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-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA);
ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),

Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA);

National Nursing Cert within 2years OR

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) within 2 years - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN);OR

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) within 2 years - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN);OR

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) within 2 years - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN); OR

Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS);

Education: College Diploma: Nursing,

Work Experience: Critical care nursing

Delivers patient care as directed by Patient Care Guidelines, or online medical direction
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Participates in patient and referring institution follow up
Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested (i.e., radio, navigational and visual observation activities)
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Serves as flight resource to neonatal/obstetric personnel when transporting specialty team and patient
Acts as preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned
Conducts safety briefings as necessary
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 aircraft, equipment and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongings
Ability to work in confined mobile spaces
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities
Completes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing and administrative information is complete
Becomes knowledgeable in all aspects of flight physiology, flight safety procedures, ground handling, emergency and non-emergent ambulance operations, navigation and radio or telephonic communication
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 Promotes Critical Care Transport programs throughout Carle Health Ability to work in both air and ground transport vehicles Other duties as assign

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.