Registered Nurse
Location: Milpitas California
Description: Rural/Metro Corporation is at present recruited Registered Nurse right now, this career will be placed in California. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. From coast to coast, Rural/Metro employees are tied together by their overwhelming desire to help others. Every day and every call for our team of highly-trained professionals is different than t! he one before.
At Rural/Metro, we celebrate the successes of our team members, and doing the right thing for those we serve.
Rural/Metro is a leader in private ambulance and fire protection services in 21 states and more than 700 communities nationwide. Rural/Metro has provided high-quality patient care, met and exceeded the expectations of the communities we serve, and invested in the success of our employees since 1948.
Overview:
Functioning within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, as defined by the appropriate State Board of Nursing and in compliance with appropriate state and county standards, responds to critical care transport requests; provides general and Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical care, treatment and transport to critically ill patients in both emergent and non-emergent settings.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Operational Objectives
Respond to calls in a timely manner ba! sed off Company protocols.
Meet and exceed Contractual res! ponse times.
Represent the Company by being courteous, professional, and a patient advocate.
Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with Communications Center.
Comply with all protocols for treatment and transportation of the sick and injured as defined by the Company, local, and regional Medical Control.
Function within your scope of practice, independently and at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.
Perform rapid, precise, practical mathematical calculations pertinent to the medications and supplies used in emergency patient care.
Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interests of the patient.
Maintain and replenish vehicle, equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance while maintaining a courteous, professional, and ethical behavior while working cooperatively with other members of the health care system,! co-workers, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned including those specific to the local operation.
Take a leadership role. Mentor EMTs, students, and new employees.
Regular attendance consistent with scheduled hours. Willing to work overtime as needed.
Uses care and respect with all equipment and supplies.
Ability to accurately map to a designation.
RN Compliance
Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in both emergent and non-emergent settings as defined by state and local regulatory agencies. Ability to perform ALS functions, following protocols set forth by the State.
Neatly and accurately document pertinent patient information on all required forms/documents. (Patient Care Records, Supplies, and PCS forms)
Turns in appropriate documents prior to leaving duty.
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with all appropriate OSHA standards, company policies and local standard operating procedures. !
Training
Ensure that all required Certifications are current an! d remain current.
Attend all Company required OSHA training, annual training, and all mandatory Company updates. Complete the training in the allotted time the Company sets.
Maintain knowledge of job and medical field.
Keep current on training for new equipment, procedures, and techniques.
Compliance:
Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
Must participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
Implements corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.
Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
Takes swift and immediate action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance on any areas of concern.
Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.
Has successfully completed all required Compliance Training within the required time period.
Has had no co! mpliance related corrective action during the current review period.
Qualifications:
Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse as required by the state
Minimum two (2) years current Emergency Room or Intensive Care Unit experience.
Current CPR Pro certification card.
Current ACLS card.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) card.
Current Trauma Nurse Critical Care (TNCC) preferred.
Current state Driver’s License in good standing.
Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s Driving Policy.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
Other qualifications/certifications specific to the loca! l operation and/or contract requirements.
Satisfactorily meet Compa! ny physical assessments/tests.
Physical Requirements :
Physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of typical Paramedic duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to bend/stoop, push, pull, lift, climb.
Occasionally: Work at heights.
Frequently: Lifting and carrying up to 150lbs
Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, legible handwriting.
Cognitive/Psychosocial/Mental Requirements:
Occasionally: Analyzing, judgment.
Frequently: Memorization, perception/computation, problem solving, simple and complex math skills, reasoning.
Constantly: Ability to follow simple and complex written and verbal instructions. Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Stress Factors:
Occasionally: Fatigue, intense tasks
Frequently: Repetitive tasks, high pressure.
Equipme! nt Operated :
Occasionally: Computer
Constantly: Ambulance, company owned cell phone, company owned communication equipment.
Working Conditions :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally: Inside for Special Events
Frequently: Works around others, works alone, face-to face and verbal contact with others, inside, noise, extended day.
Constantly: Works with others, face-to-face and verbal contact with others, withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture. The Company is a 365, 24/hr per day, 7 day per week operation. Evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Closing Statement:
This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent! ’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Rural/Met! ro is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:24:31 GMT