Responsibilities:
- The Critical Care Transport Nurse develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing plan of care and medical plan of care in the pre-hospital and in hospital environment in collaboration with all disciplines.
- The Critical Care Transport nurse may also provide assistance throughout the hospital as needed, dependent on call volume and completion of other assigned duties.
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Qualifications:
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Experience
Certification and Licensure
- PA Registered Nurse License
- TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS within 1 year of hire
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification & PALS Certification
- Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator Certification obtained within 60 days of hire date
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Hazmat Awareness or higher Training obtained within 60 days of hire date
- Current Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to obtain and maintain medical command authorization
Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player
Overview:
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
- Magnet designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
- Have your voice heard through shared governance
- Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award (2022-2023)
Why TowerDirect?
Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
Variety of schedule options to meet your needs, including a compounding weekend and night shift differential and per diem pay incentives
Progressive clinical interventions