Critical Care Nurse

Responsibilities

Critical Care Nurse

Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us.

With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world.

We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

We are hiring Nurses with a passion to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner.

Paramedics assess provide patient care and assess each call to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol;

performs related responsibilities as required.

The Nurse provides direct patient care and employee medical services in accordance with applicable state EMS protocols and / or medical direction.

Additionally, the Nurse assists with coverage of open nurse support / services as needed with their assigned GMR area. The Nurse will also provide direct patient care in accordance with company protocols and / or online medical direction.

Assists with the coverage of open shifts as needed in the assigned area.

• Responsible for completion / submission of electronic patient care records, daily base checks and narcotics inventory control.
• Provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency, knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
• Knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public sectors.
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and EMS committees.
• Attends and participates in meetings according to established guidelines.
• Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned.
• Acts as a mentor and / or participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Will instruct classes as directed by the CES Manager.

Experience / Education / Licensing / Certification :

Experience :

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an emergency or critical care setting required.

Education :

• Current RN licensure within the United States served by the assigned business unit area required.
• EMT Certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN) preferred, required within 12 months from the date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS / PEPP, ITLS / PHTLS preferred.

Skills :

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports and job specific legal documentation.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient care.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Well-organized, analytical and self-directed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Job Description :

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.