Critical Care Transport RN Nurse

OUR TOP WORK PERKS# # Flexible scheduling # because work/life balance matters to us # # Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities # we give you the opportunity to continuously grow# # Fantastic total rewards program, including: medical, dental, vision and 403B# # Gym Membership Reimbursement, Free Chair Massages# # Paid time off # we value your life outside of work # # #and so much more! A BIT ABOUT US We are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and our goal is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community.

We take a person-centric focus on healthcare, and this means that every individual who steps through our doors # be they a patient, family member, or staff # is at the center of everything we do. Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. It#s near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! This critical access hospital is close to Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career.

SUMMARY #The Critical Care Transport Nurse performs basic life support, advanced life support and critical care nursing. The CCT Transport Nurse provides direct patient care to the ill and injured during the transport and the local EMS transport and treatment protocols.

The CCT Transport Nurse functions understanding orders of the physician or the medical director.

The CCT Transport Nurse performs assessments, treats, and monitors patients during inter-facility transports. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Current State of California Registered Nurse License Minimum 1 years of ICU or ED RN experience, which includes the following: Management of the unstable adult cardiac patient, Management of the unstable patient of other etiologies, Management of the patient requiring mechanical ventilator support, and Management of the patient requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory. Knowledge of principles and practice of patient transport operations upon successful completion of the CCT orientation and training program. The ability to assess, plan, organize, implement and evaluate patient care activities.

The ability to function independently; to prioritize, delegate and utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of patient care situations. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow personnel, patients and their families, hospital staff, the public, and other collaborating agencies.

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are also required. Current ACLS, PALS, BLS-C (or equivalent) provider status required Valid Driver#s License PHTLS Certification desired

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current critical care inter-facility transfer experience; CEN, CCRN, TNCC or ENC Certification; BTLS/PHTLS NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider), can be acquired within the first 6 months of hire.

OUR TOP WORK PERKS

• Flexible scheduling - because work/life balance matters to us

• Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities - we give you the opportunity to continuously grow

• Fantastic total rewards program, including: medical, dental, vision and 403B

• Gym Membership Reimbursement, Free Chair Massages

• Paid time off - we value your life outside of work

• …and so much more!

A BIT ABOUT US

We are Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, and our goal is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community.

We take a person-centric focus on healthcare, and this means that every individual who steps through our doors - be they a patient, family member, or staff - is at the center of everything we do.

Our town of Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. It's near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

It offers plenty of beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, as well as shorter commutes, great schools, and a more easygoing lifestyle! This critical access hospital is close to Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. It is the perfect close-knit community if you are an outdoor adventurist looking for slightly slower-paced living while also continuing to grow in your healthcare career.

SUMMARY

The Critical Care Transport Nurse performs basic life support, advanced life support and critical care nursing. The CCT Transport Nurse provides direct patient care to the ill and injured during the transport and the local EMS transport and treatment protocols.

The CCT Transport Nurse functions understanding orders of the physician or the medical director.

The CCT Transport Nurse performs assessments, treats, and monitors patients during inter-facility transports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Current State of California Registered Nurse License

Minimum 1 years of ICU or ED RN experience, which includes the following: Management of the unstable adult cardiac patient, Management of the unstable patient of other etiologies, Management of the patient requiring mechanical ventilator support, and Management of the patient requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory. Knowledge of principles and practice of patient transport operations upon successful completion of the CCT orientation and training program. The ability to assess, plan, organize, implement and evaluate patient care activities.

The ability to function independently; to prioritize, delegate and utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of patient care situations. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow personnel, patients and their families, hospital staff, the public, and other collaborating agencies.

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are also required.

Current ACLS, PALS, BLS-C (or equivalent) provider status required

Valid Driver's License

PHTLS Certification desired

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current critical care inter-facility transfer experience; CEN, CCRN, TNCC or ENC Certification; BTLS/PHTLS

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider), can be acquired within the first 6 months of hire.