Critical Care Transport Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Lanham, MD (Job ID req28433)

Description

General Summary of Position
Delivers expert nursing care in helicopters and ambulances to patient and family whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Receives direct supervision from the Operations Managers, May at times receive functional supervision from the VP Director, AVP Clinical Operations, and Medical Director. Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds in gear. Required to work in confined space with exposure to extreme temperatures, vibration and altitude; and to stand for extended periods of time. Required to physically lift and transfer patients, and lift and move equipment used for patient care and other sensory facility to provide patient care. Communicates directly and uses aircraft headsets, radios and telephones with patients, physicians, and other staff in emergency and daily patient care activities. May be exposed to personal safety hazards in both air and ground transport.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Waiver may be obtained with a plan to achieve BSN within five years and approval of the Chief Nurse Executive.

Experience

• Three years adult critical care experience defined as no less than 4,000 hours in an ICU or an emergency department that is part of an academic or tertiary care center required
• Recognition of pediatric ICU and community ED experience will be considered at the discretion of the department leadership.
• For internal transfers only, up to one year (1,300 hours) of experience as a critical care paramedic may be credited toward the RN critical care experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia within 60 Days required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech in Virginia preferred or
• Paramedic - Licensed in Virginia preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required
• NRP Advanced - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification Advanced within 90 Days required
• STABLE - Neonatal Certification Certification within 90 Days required
• Health Services\ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support within 180 Days required or
• Health Services \ Transport Prof Adv Trauma Crse - TPATC within 180 Days required or
• PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support within 180 Days required
• Health Services\ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse within 180 Days required
• NIH Stroke Scale - NIHSS within 180 Days required
• FEMA ICS 100 Course (Federal Emergency Management Agency - Incident Command System) within 90 Days required
• FEMA ICS 200 Course (Federal Emergency Management Agency - Incident Command System) within 90 Days required
• Specialty Transport Certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization (CFRN or CTRM) within 2 years required

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.