N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-9.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:41-9.9 - Mobile intensive care nurses

(a) No provider shall allow a registered nurse to serve on one of its MICUs in the capacity of an MICN unless that person:

1. Has completed at least one year of full-time nursing care performing advanced clinical skills in the critical care unit or emergency department of an acute care hospital;

2. Possesses EMT-Basic, CPR and ACLS certifications;

3. Possesses PALS or PEPP-Advanced certification or has successfully completed the Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course to the standards of the Emergency Nurses Association;

4. Possesses either PHTLS or ITLS certification;

5. Has successfully completed at least a MICU field internship consisting of at least 100 hours, has successfully intubated at least five patients and has demonstrated proficiency in pre-hospital ALS treatment to the satisfaction of the mobile intensive care program's medical director;

6. Is physically capable of performing the duties of a MICN; and

7. Is endorsed by the medical director of a mobile intensive care program.

i. The director shall forward a letter to OEMS verifying the endorsement to the Department as soon as practical after the endorsement has been issued. The letter shall include a statement attesting to the competency of the person to perform all skills required of EMTs-Paramedic and compliance with the requirements for EMT-Paramedic recertification set forth at 8:41A-4.3.

ii. The director shall notify OEMS, in writing, in the event that the medical director revokes, cancels or otherwise rescinds endorsement. Notification shall be made to OEMS within 14 calendar days of the medical director's action.

(b) A person whose MICN endorsement has been revoked, canceled or otherwise rescinded shall not serve on a MICU in the capacity of a MICN.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-9.9

Amended by R.2010 d.021, effective 1/19/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 1928(a), 42 N.J.R. 475(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "an" for "a" preceding "MICN"; and in (a)4, substituted "ITLS" for "BTLS".