Director of Nursing

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Advantage Ambulance is growing! Come Join Our Team!
Advantage Ambulance is a BLS and CCT (Critical Care Transport) ambulance provider headquartered in Riverside, California. With operations in both San Diego & Riverside. Advantage is known for providing the highest quality of care and serving our communities with unmatched commitment. Our attention to service makes us a fast-growing medical transportation provider geared to surpass the expectations of our customers.
In December 2016, we achieved elite status by achieving the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) seal of approval. Only 1% of all ambulance organizations in the United States have achieved this accreditation.
OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing to join our team at Advantage Ambulance, Inc. in Riverside, CA. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our nursing operations to ensure the highest level of patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Director of Nursing duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

• Determines and accomplishes objectives which are in concert with facility objectives.
• Supervises and directs patient care.
• Assures that proper technique and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition.
• Assures documentation of patient care meets criteria dictated by LEMSA, state licensing, accreditation organization and Medicare certification regulations.
• Directs nursing through regular group meetings and coaching on a one-on-one basis. Assesses quality of Nursing care by regular review of audit results and chart documentation. Discusses treatment of selected patients with nursing staff members and the Medical Director.
• Coordinates the employment of qualified personnel. May recommend subordinates for promotions, salary increases, or for suspension/termination.
• Schedule and assign nurses as needed to ensure the needs of our customers are met.
• Manage nursing hours, schedule, and budget within company guidelines.
• Follows through with orientation and training of new staff.
• Determines performance expectations for nursing personnel. Provides a performance appraisal system based on performance expectations and individual goals.
• Determines educational needs of staff and provides appropriate resources for meeting educational needs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.
• Determines needs for facilities, supplies and equipment. Recommends and substantiates requests for purchase.
• Utilizes a body of Nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct or indirect patient care.
• Responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic environment in which the patient's psychological, physiological, and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met.
• Is responsible for overseeing and directing all drug utilization, control, and accountability per policies.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Medical Director.
• Coordination with Executive Staff for County Inspections.
• Oversees preventative maintenance of all CCT equipment.
• Maintains company accreditation standards.
• Participates in company meetings, and offsite meetings with partnered hospitals in the communities we serve.

Required Certifications:

• CA Driver License
• Current RN license in the state of California (Unrestricted)
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department or ICU Leadership
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proven track record of driving quality improvement initiatives
• BLS Provider (CPR)
• ACLS Provider
• PALS or PEPP Provider
• Driver History Report in Compliance With Our Insurance Provider Requirements (DMV printout or online version)
• TNCC or PHTLS (Within 6 months of hire)

Status: Full-Time, salaried position.
Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years experience in emergency services with progressive responsibilities including scheduling, documentation, and material control.
• 5 years experience of ICU, ED, or management of an EMS CCT Department.
• Considerable leadership experience
• Acceptable driving record determined by Advantage’s insurance carrier.

We offer:

• Employee-focused work environment
• Monthly Continuing Education
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid, tailored uniforms

Hiring Process

• Interview
• Orientation
• On-the-job training with the Director of Nursing and Training Director

Salary: From $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Advantage Ambulance offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome of a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and required certifications verification.
Compensation: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Our employees will always come first. We believe in treating our employees like family, so they will treat their patients like family. We also believe in flexible scheduling and work-life balance so our employees can further their academic and professional journeys.
We are the only non-911 ambulance company in San Diego County to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). Only 1% of all ambulance organizations in the United States have achieved accreditation. It is the “Gold Standard” in the ambulance industry. Our organizational performance and efficiency, has increased clinical quality and the continuity of care for our partners and patients we serve.