Critical Care Transport Nurse - Cincinnati, OH

Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of EMS? Join MMT Ambulance: Make a Real Difference as a Registered Nurse!   We prioritize our team members by offering cutting-edge technology, updated vehicles, and fostering a supportive company culture. Join us and enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, excellent benefits, free continuing education, recognition rewards, and more.                                                                                 

Summary/Objective 

Under general supervision, provides Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization 
of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential 
loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages, and directs patient care at the 
scene of a pre-hospital emergency and in hospital interfaculty transfers. Provides training 
and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action and the most appropriate patient treatment protocol.
• Performs a patient assessment, obtains a pertinent medical report from the referral staff, determines the need for stabilization in a collaborative manner, performs interventions, and assesses the patient response to those interventions.
• Use medical supplies, medications, equipment and procedures including, but not limited to, defibrillators, EKG monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, oxygen administration and suction devices, hemodynamic monitoring, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures as required to provide the highest quality inter-hospital patient care.
• Provide patient care at a critical care/advanced life support level according to MMT Ambulance policies and protocols.
• Communicate with hospitals and other receiving facilities in order to receive medical direction and provide critical patient care information.
• Communicate treatment and transport information to patients and family in a clear, accurate, and compassionate manner.
• Assume a team leader role and take responsibility for scene management when required.
• Able to respond to conflict or stressful situations in a positive and constructive manner.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications (Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, and PALS).
• Maintains current knowledge of nurse practice and standards of care.
• Educate EMT and paramedic partners on new and changing treatment information.
• Maintain the overall condition of the patient care area of the unit in a manner that maintains the MMT Ambulance professional image.
• Actively participate in community education programs to maintain the MMT professional image as well as establish strong community relations.
• Document all treatment and transport activities in an accurate, concise, and complete manner.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Who We Are 

For over 35 years, MMT has been at the forefront of innovation, continuously expanding to support our team members and provide efficient, reliable interfacility ambulance patient transportation for our healthcare partners. Our growth is fueled by our experienced, empowered, and dedicated workforce, delivering exceptional care to patients. 

MMT employs AI-powered technology and state-of-the-art dispatch centers to ensure on-time, efficient, and effective operations. With a growing fleet of 500 vehicles and a workforce of roughly 1,600 providers, MMT is committed to delivering the best patient care 24/7/365. 

If you're ready to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care, apply today to be a part of the MMT Ambulance team! 

Statement of Equal Opportunity Employment  

It is the policy of MMT Ambulance to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identify, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws.  

Qualifications

Physical Demands 

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an EMS provider.  
• Involves bending, sitting, kneeling, moving and lifting patients and equipment 
• Must be able to drive/ride in ambulance for extended periods of times without issue 
• Physical agility necessary to lift and move patients safely 

Qualifications

• Possess a current RN Licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Possess a Current ACLS Certification.
• Possess a current PALS certification.
• Recommendation of CEN, and/or CCRN.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Three (3) years of critical care nursing experience, within the previous 4 years, prior to employment as a critical care transport nurse.
• Must be able to make patient care decisions quickly and appropriately.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to report to work at various stations within the coverage area.