Critical Care Transport Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lanham - MedStar Health

    MedStar Health
    MedStar Health Lanham

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job Summary

    The Critical Care Transport Specialist delivers expert nursing care in helicopters and ambulances to patients with complex medical needs. The role requires direct supervision from Operations Managers and functional supervision from the VP Director, AVP Clinical Operations, and Medical Director.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Delivers expert patient care in helicopters and ambulances, assessing patient needs and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
    • Assesses highly complex patient problems, identifies trends, and plans interventions.
    • Performs airway techniques, administers medications, and monitors invasive procedures.
    • Monitors and evaluates the therapeutic effects of various techniques and devices, including IABP, VAD, and intracranial monitoring devices.
    • Recognizes problems and makes necessary corrections during transport.
    • Obtains patient information and disseminates relevant data to medical staff.
    • Maintains accurate clinical documentation and records patient data.
    • Ensures system readiness and safety post-transport, adhering to regulatory requirements and protocols.
    • Evaluates and documents risks and hazards during transport and daily operations.
    • Participates in ongoing education, marketing, statistical, and quality assurance tasks as assigned.
    • Provides input on clinical evaluation of staff and participates in unit assessments and audits.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; waiver may be obtained with a plan to achieve BSN within five years.
    • Three years adult critical care experience, defined as no less than 4,000 hours in an ICU or emergency department, required.
    • RN licensure in District of Columbia or Maryland, EMT or Paramedic certification preferred, and additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department.

    Certifications

    • ACLS, PALS, NRP Advanced, STABLE, ATLS, TPATC, PHTLS, ATCN, NIH Stroke Scale, FEMA ICS 100, and FEMA ICS 200 courses within specified timeframes required.
    • Specialty Transport Certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization within two years required.


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