Pre-Hospital Nurse

Summary

Provides for the delivery of quality care to all patients transported via ambulance. The PHRN must demonstrate advanced critical care skills and problem solving techniques. Evidence of tact and diplomacy in communications are a must to ensure the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with team members, affiliated and referring institutions, pre-hospital personnel, and the medical community.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the care and maintenance of all assigned equipment, for keeping abreast of current trends in emergency and critical care nursing, for contributing to the educational advancement of self, co-workers, public and community agencies, and for participation in quality assurance and marketing activities.

Dimensions

Personnel Guided: Works as a team with the MICU paramedic and MICU EMT

Equipment: All medical supplies and equipment routinely utilized in pre-hospital care, emergency departments, intensive care units, and other equipment required in the critical care environment.