Job Title: Critical Care Transport NurseDepartment/Group: Clinical Operations Location: Brookfield, IL, 60513Level/Salary Range: Hourly / Non-Exempt Job Description
The Critical Care Transport Nurse functions as a member of a three-person critical care transport team responsible for the following:
- Initiation of medical care within the licensed and certified expanded scope of practice
- Responsible for performing direct critical care interventions in accordance with the Advanced Critical Transport Expanded Scope of Practice in collaboration with the Critical Care Paramedic
- Participation in team-based interdisciplinary patient care
- Ensure all equipment is clean and ready for use
The Registered Nurse is primarily responsible for the use of the following medical equipment:
- Hamilton T1 Ventilator
- H900 High Flow Nasal Cannula System
- Vapotherm Hi-VNI HVT 2.0
- Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Medtronic External Pacemaker
- Sigma Spectrum Baxter IV Pump
- Med-fusion Syringe Pump
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Abiomed Impella percutaneous ventricular assist device
- Butterfly IQ Ultrasound
Other responsibilities include prompt reporting of any/all damaged or lost company equipment and vehicles, participation in daily station duties, attending all mandatory training and development evolutions, and serving as a mentor to EMT-Basics, Paramedics, and Critical Care Paramedics.
Qualifications and Education Requirements (Registered Nurse)
- IDFPR Registered Professional Nurse in good standing
- Required: BLS/ACLS/PALS
- Trauma Certification: PHTLS/ITLS/TNCC (at least one)
- Successful completion of IDPH ECRN course and licensure within 3 months of hire
- Successful completion of IPDH Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) or Paramedic Program with in two years of hire
Orientation Schedule
The initial orientation process will consist of three to four months of direct supervision by a qualified Transport Nurse. You will have a monthly check-in meeting with the Training Officer to assess your progress. Following three months of orientation, you will have an evaluated ride-along completed with either the Training Officer or Director of Operations to assess your readiness in completing the orientation process.