RN ECD in Gillette, Wyoming at Campbell County Health

JOB SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the RN license. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility. The RN may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.

Provides professional nursing care. Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary. Prefers a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
• Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.
• Accurately performs complete population specific patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders appropriate care.
• Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance
• with Wyoming State statutes.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies. Must meet the requirements of and maintain a driving record that allows for coverage by CCH’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times. Performs routine and minor vehicle and station maintenance to ensure safe and proper function.
• When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.
• Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with inter- and intra-departmental personnel.
• Has thorough understanding of the Standards of Excellence handbook and always abides by its expectations.
• Completes all mandatory education programs within established deadlines.
• Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.
• Upholds the CCH-EMS pillars of Accountability, Responsibility, and Ownership.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education, Training, Experience:

• Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent and completion of accredited RN education program. An

associate degree or higher in related field preferred.

• Licensure: Wyoming Board of Nursing issued RN license; EMS Licensure Preferred. Maintains RN license and

knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and

continuing education.

• Certifications required: See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education

Requirements Policy. PHTLS/BTLS/ATLS, AMLS, PEPP course certifications preferred unless required by

Wyoming Board of Nursing for renewal of RN license. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course – Ambulance

certification within 1 year of employment.

• Experience: Minimum of 18 months RN in addition to current RN license. Licensure as any level WY EMS and

other prior critical care, and or emergency care hospital healthcare experience preferred.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR) to include RN license in the state of Wyoming.
  • Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and coherently with members of the public, other emergency

response agencies, coworkers and other healthcare employees, and patients and family members face to

face and using electronic communication devices.

• Ability to use critical thinking to perform essential technical job-related procedures.
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely and defensively.
• Ability to communicate needs and desires appropriately with coworkers and supervisors.
• Acts in an unbiased fashion towards others, while striving to understand and respect the attitudes and

beliefs of others.

• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions and react in a positive, constructive manner when

confronted with negative situations.

• Ability to take command of an emergency, and act decisively and confidently without hesitation.
• Simple and complex reading and writing.
• Memorization, simple math skills.
• Perception/computation, judgment, reasoning, decision making analyzing and problem solving.
• Must exercise considerable judgment and make critical time sensitive decisions.
• Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax,

computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.

• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts

when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the

appropriate level of knowledge and skills

• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
  • Infant (Neonate to Age 1)
  • Pediatric (Age 1-11)
  • Adolescent (12-18)
  • Adult (19-64)
  • Geriatric (Age 65 and older)