Registered Nurse at Mesa

Job Description

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 the 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 20 states and more than 690 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.

 

We are seeking the following professionals to join our Bowser Ambulance team:

 

Registered Nurse

Mesa, AZ

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:

Operational Objectives

• Respond to calls in a timely manner based off Company protocols.
• Meet and exceed Contractual response 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 and 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.

 

Job Requirements

• 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 local operation and/or contract requirements.
• Satisfactorily meet Company physical assessments/tests.

 

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/Metro is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

 

Please apply online at:

www.ruralmetrocareers.com

EOE, m/f/v/d

 

 

 

 

Country: USA, State: Arizona, City: Mesa, Company: Rural/Metro.