Emergency Medical Services Base Nurse Liaison

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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

The Emergency Department EMS Base Nurse Liaison (BNL) will be the liaison between Sutter Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) and Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) and will be responsible for all Title 22 Base Hospital requirements. The BNL will facilitate patient care record collection and data sharing per the Base Hospital contract. The BNL will actively participate in the SMMC Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) representing SMMC on-site and in the County. The BNL will represent SMMC on EMS and disasters related committees and drills locally and in the County. The BNL will provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department at least 51% of the job. The BNL will assist the ED and Trauma Services teams as requested within the scope of their RN license. Other duties as assigned.
Off-site training requires travel.


The BNL RN assures that physiological, psychosocial, safety, learning, rehabilitative, spiritual, cultural, and self-care needs of patients and families are addressed. The BNL RN actively participates in supporting and meeting the hospital's goals for patient satisfaction and national quality core measures.
Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification and Licensure:

• Emergency Room ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Emergency Room PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Emergency Room BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• MICN-Mobile Intensive Care Nurse-County specific
• Emergency Room TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course within 180 Days of hire

Experience typically acquired in a minimum of:

• 2-year nursing experience in the Emergency Department​

Job Description:

• The Emergency Department EMS Base Nurse Liaison (BNL) will be the liaison between Sutter Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) and Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) and will be responsible for all Title 22 Base Hospital requirements.
• The BNL will facilitate patient care record collection and data sharing per the Base Hospital contract.
• The BNL will actively participate in the SMMC Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) representing SMMC on-site and in the County.
• The BNL will represent SMMC on EMS and disasters related committees and drills locally and in the County.
• The BNL will provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department at least 51% of the job.
• The BNL will assist the ED and Trauma Services teams as requested within the scope of their RN license.
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Off-site training requires travel.
• Occasional evening meetings.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
• Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $71.74 to $93.97 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.