Registered Nurse - Injury Prevention EMS Specialist - Full Time

Injury Prevention EMS Specialist
Mon- Fri, Dayshift with Evenings and Weekends As Needed

Make a difference through injury prevention, EMS collaboration, and quality care.

Join Meritus Health as an Injury Prevention EMS Specialist and help strengthen pre-hospital care and community safety. This role combines clinical expertise, program coordination, and community outreach to support EMS services, improve trauma care, and prevent injuries.

Under the direction of the Trauma/EMS Manager, you will collaborate with local, regional, and state EMS officials to support services that meet applicable EMS standards. You will also lead injury prevention programs that respond to the needs of patients, families, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs, using trauma registry and Safe Kids data to identify community needs and guide priorities.

• Serve as a liaison among the medical center, EMS providers, and community partners.

• Coordinate equipment, supply, and medication management for EMS-related services.

• Support EMS students and regional EMS programs.

• Serve as the designated Base Station Coordinator.

• Oversee EMS and trauma quality assurance processes to support ongoing improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• At least three years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a trauma center or within a trauma quality management program.

• Experience working with volunteers preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• Current Maryland RN license or an RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state with multistate privileges. A compact-state license designated as “single state” does not meet this requirement.

• Current BLS (CPR) certification in accordance with organizational policy.

• The following certifications must be obtained within one year of hire:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

  • Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician

Knowledge, Skills, and Required Training

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Completion of a Trauma Process Improvement Course, AAAM AIS coding course, and ICD-10 coding education within one year of hire.

Our Commitment to You:

At Meritus Health, we prioritize both professional growth and personal well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date

• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid Time Off starting from day one

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Education assistance and employee assistance programs

• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend work

Happy to Help Culture:
At Meritus, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment. Every interaction is an opportunity to connect, listen, and help—because we believe in warm welcomes, respectful closings, and always being Happy to Help.

Salary : $33 - $49