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Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

• Transports sick and injured persons to and from treatment centers and reports the patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating protocols.
• Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
• Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
• Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Maintains contact with transport coordinator on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
• Implements treatment plans and options for various life-threatening medical conditions.
• Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
• Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
• Follows network/department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.

• Specialized Diploma Registered Nurse
• 3 years Emergency and/or Critical Nursing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse BCEN - State of Pennsylvania or
• CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse BCEN - State of Pennsylvania
• Pre-Hospital RN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or
• NLC Compact State RN License - Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators

• Associate's Degree or
• Bachelor's Degree

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.