Critical Care Transport RN

Description

Since 2011, AlphaOne Ambulance has been serving outstanding medical services and patient transportation to our Sacramento County communities. Here at AlphaOne, you will find over 350 dedicated employees, state-of-the-art technology, and an evolving family-like company culture. Our team is committed to fostering our employees within their growth in the EMS industry, by providing extensive and robust internal training, as well as the support and opportunities for advancement.

Our Critical Care Transport team is composed of highly experienced, skilled, and seasoned critical care registered nurses who undergo extensive in-house training in critical transport evolution and methodology. Our CCT RNs are capable of providing industry leading care for patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, multiple medication infusions, and fetal heart tone monitoring in high-risk obstetric patients. We also can care for critical pediatric patients weighing as low as 6 lbs. We deploy the most advanced equipment and practice standards to ensure our patients are cared for at the highest level.

We are looking to continue to grow our RN staff and need someone with extensive experience in caring for critical patients. We are looking for you!

Summary: The Critical Care Transport Nurse (CCT RN) applies critical care knowledge, skills, and the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients during transport. Collaborates with fellow employees and hospital staff to ensure safe and effective care. Effectively communicates pertinent patient and family information to the health care team. Furthers professional growth by engaging in activities, such as clinical simulations and courses, according to the Critical Care Transport Program and the California Board of Nursing standards.

AlphaOne strives to provide the safest, most reliable, and inclusive Critical Care Transport services in the Greater Sacramento Area. We deliver industry leading performance in adult, pediatric, specialty cardiac, and high-risk maternal transport care.

Our CCT RNs receive intensive onboarding and training to prepare and equip them to respond to critical and complex patients. Each of our Critical Care Units are equipped with the best mechanical ventilators, infusion pumps, and equipment to ensure we maximize our ability to care for patients.

Our team goes above and beyond with dual extensively trained critical care EMTs for every transport, ensuring top-tier care. Alongside cutting-edge equipment, each Critical Care Transport includes a CCT RN and two EMTs, both specialized in critical care, guaranteeing unparalleled support and expertise throughout the journey.

Teamwork is an integral part of our process. We expect and maintain high standards because our patients deserve absolute excellence in clinical care. In addition to caring for others, we care for our own by building a high-performance culture where each of our team members are encouraged and supported.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• ER / ICU Nursing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• PALS / PEPP (Required)
• NRP (*Must obtain within 6 months from employment start date)
• STABLE (*Must obtain within 6 months from employment start date)
• CCRN (*Must obtain within 2 years from employment start date)
• CEN (*Must obtain within 2 years from employment start date)

Qualifications and Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Clinical Care
Provides exceptional and safe care to a patient during transport from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.
Care to include but is not limited to the following: o Placement and monitoring of advanced and basic airway adjuncts
o Initiation or continuation of advanced mechanical ventilation
o Initiation or continuation of critical care medications
o Advanced hemodynamic monitoring such as waveform capnography and invasive blood pressure
Works within a transport team to stabilize, ready, and transport patients as directed by the transferring physician, medical direction, or CCT Program standards.
Collaborates in establishing patient goals with hospital and facility staff, evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
Provides education to patients, families, and facilities about critical care transport.
Completes thorough electronic clinical documentation for each transport as required by CCT Program standards.
Adheres and follows all CCT Program Policies and Procedures.

Education
Maintains proficiency in critical care knowledge and clinical nursing skills.
Maintains proficiency in CCT Program policies and procedures.
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
Participates in CCT Program clinical activities such as simulations and courses.
Acts as a resource within the CCT Team and Division in providing critical care education and information as requested.
Acts as a mentor of new employees, aids in the development of new clinicians.

Community Relations
Create and maintain relationships with hospital staff to generate the utilization of AlphaOne for critical care transport services and to promote the AlphaOne brand while performing clinical duties.
Discover and report any potential opportunities and threats while providing clinical care.

Public Relations/Marketing
Become active in the community by attending health fairs, RCFE community functions, residential council meetings, town hall forums, Alzheimer walk events, B/P clinics, community stand-by events, community educational classes, skilled nursing facility integrations, and other general marketing functions with a focus on the advancement of the CCT Program and identification of critical care needs in the community.
Independently explain our services and answer questions or inquiries regarding critical care transports and capabilities.

Salary : $128,850 - $159,536