Registered Nurse EMS Coordinator

What you will do in this role

• Responsible for greeting and offloading all EMS arrivals during scheduled shift
• Meeting Assumption of Care standards as set by HCAC
• Collaborates with EMS partners to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service
• Aids in managing department flow through coordination with assigned Clinical Nurse Coordinator
• Provides recommendations related to the EMS offloading process. Recommends and implements courses of action including training and development of relief EMS RNs
• Responsible for properly reception of the patient and initiating patient care
• Properly hand off each patient to receiving RN for continuity of care
• Functions as a clinical resource for staff members and assists in necessary education of the nursing staff when not offloading EMS RNs
• Prepares and ensures equipment in the EMS offload area is functional
• Participates in quarterly educational and training events with Hospital staff and EMS agencies

  Requirements

  • BSN required
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Critical Care or Emergency Department setting required
  • Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire
  • Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certifications required within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • Current TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) required within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 6 months of hire/transfer
  • CEN/CPEN national board certifications preferred; required within 6 months of position effective date

  Skills

  Requires critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.

  Benefits

  HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

  Note

  Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."