Patient Care:
A practitioner responsible for providing emergency care in a prompt, resourceful and efficient manner to all patients transported via specialty ground transport. Must be able to assess, intervene, organize, direct and evaluate patient's condition in conjunction with the specialty ground transport medic or CC-PC.

Education:
Provides patient/family education and also acts as a resource for hospital staff and pre-hospital providers of emergency medicine/management.

Communication:
Maintains communication with multi-disciplinary team members through a variety of channels to provide care to the patient.

Customer Relations:
As a highly visible member of the hospital, the specialty ground transport nurse will project the caring, friendly, and servant image of NMHS to employees, other hospital/pre-hospital workers, and the community.

Self-Development:
The specialty ground transport nurse will maintain competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.

Regulatory Knowledge:
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements

Requirements:

* Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Mississippi
* Must complete RN orientation in ESD and Emergency Services annual review, ground ambulance recurrent training yearly with demonstration of ALS skills, 8.0 hours of continuing education annually, Hazardous Material course yearly.
* Must maintain currency in ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC & CPR to provide age appropriate care and specialty education consistent with mission statement. Obtain within 6 months CEN and maintain.
* 2 years ER experience or 2 years critical care experience.
* Pre-hospital experience preferred.
* Current Mississippi EMS driver's card
* Must have effective communication and teaching skills to provide information to hospital, pre-hospital and public groups.
* General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.