About this role
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 environm ent.
Qualifications
Entry Qualifications
The incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be licensed as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification is required. PALS, ITLS or TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification is required within six (6) months of hire. The PHRN I must have medical command within 30 days of hire. Other qualifications include the demonstrated ability to perform in any type of weather condition, perform in cramped quarters, and possess and maintain physical condition which permits carrying and handling medical instruments or equipment patients in conjunction with a partner, as well as other exercises of mobility.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (ASN)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
PA Registered Nurse license in good standing and PA Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse Certification
ACLS, PALS, ITLS, & CPR certifications, Valid Driver's License
Other Skills and Abilities
PHRNs are required to demonstrate competency on mechanical ventilators and maintain proficiency on the equipment.
Level 1 PHRN to Level 2 PHRN, will require the completion of the following:
Completion of 72 hrs of clinical rotation at St Vincent Health System
60 hrs of CNICU
8 hrs of Respiratory Therapy
4 hrs of Cardiac Cath Lab
Completion of all CCT Team orientation paperwork
Completion of orientation to the CCTT vehicle
Critical Care Certification in one or more of CEN, CCRN, CTRN and CFRN
Documented 200 hrs of experience as a PHRN 1
Documented completion of 25 PHRN 1 transports
Review of work history and approval of the Clinical Manager and/or Medical Director
Other Qualifications
Must be able to drive 5 hrs per shift.