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.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Experience
Relevant 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?
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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