Neonate Transport RN - Overnights

1900-0700 At Childrenu2019s, the regionu2019s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamu2014and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Coordinates professional nursing and individualized, family centered care to neonatal patients under 4 months of age or any NICU transfer in the critical care transport environment. Care and transport of the critically ill patient is supported using the nursing process and clinical skills in accordance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards and hospital policies and procedures. Varied schedules to include weekend and holiday patterns. Essential Functions + Conducts individualized age-specific patient/family assessments according to defined unit scope and nursing practice standards. (Individualized refers to the patientu2019s developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational/family influences and physical/medical care needs.) u25e6 Initial Assessment: u25aa Collects and documents data related to patientu2019s individualized care. u25aa Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients. u25aa Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style. u25aa Assess and interprets patient data upon arrival at the referring hospital. u25e6 Reassessment: u25aa Performs reassessment based on unit standards, and changes in patient condition. Communicates changes to appropriate persons (MCP, transport partner, family) as indicated. u25aa Performs reassessments on transports after interventions and as needed. Communicates changes to medical control physician. + Develops individualized patient/family plan of care using clinical practice guidelines to meet identified needs. (Plan of Care includes current and anticipated actions focused on stabilization, care, and transport needs.) u25e6 Utilizes assessment data from the referral hospital or team as well as transport assessment data to individualize patient care and transport needs. u25e6 Utilizes individualized assessment data to develop the patient/familyu2019s plan of care. u25e6 Revises plan of care based on patientu2019s condition and transport conditions (weather, distance, mode.) u25e6 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care or interventions based on assessments/reassessments. u25e6 While on transport, develops and initiates a plan of care incorporating current and potential problems requiring intervention, expected response and the medical plan of care in collaboration with the medical control physician. Communicates the plan to the receiving nurse prior to arrival at Childrenu2019s Hospital or receiving facility. + Implements and evaluates nursing actions in accordance with the individualized patient/family plan of care and patient condition/needs. u25e6 Incorporates critical thinking into the delivery of clinical skills and in analyzing patient response to orders, tests, labs, medications, and treatments. u25e6 Demonstrates clinical competence in administering interventions according to identified standards and age specific needs. u25e6 During the transport process, prioritizes and organizes care based on patient acuity, time limitations and consultation with medical control physician. Initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to a patient in an emergent situation. + Documentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patientsu2019 response to therapy, changes in condition, and therapeutic interventions/procedures. u25e6 Entries into the electronic medical record follow transport documentation policy. u25e6 Documentation is completed within established timeframes. + Demonstrates responsiveness to the organizational functions of the transport process. u25e6 Response times are within targeted benchmarks set by the program. u25e6 Complies with ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing operational safety in accordance with current guidelines. u25e6 Checks, cleans, and stocks transport bags and equipment. Ensures equipment is in good working order. u25e6 Maintains all transport equipment in a state of mission readiness by checking all equipment at the beginning of each shift, noting any discrepancies, and ensuring steps toward resolution. u25e6 Cleans equipment and restocks bags after a transport. u25e6 Demonstrates knowledge of transport equipment location, function, and restocking procedures. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot all equipment and ensures that all malfunctions are promptly reported. u25e6 Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and ongoing equipment checklists. u25e6 Completes quarterly competencies, monthly education, aircrew training, and other educational and professional development requirements when assigned. + Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. + Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section + Adherence to Transport Fit for Duty policy. Education Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing Preferred and + Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program Required Experience Qualifications + Minimum 3-year experience critical care Required and + Minimum 1 year of experience with pediatric patients Preferred Skills and Abilities + Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills. + Must be able to work in an environment which includes the use of ambulance, helicopter, and airplane patient transport vehicles that results in exposure to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat/cold. + Must be able to perform multiple physical activities at the same time (i.e., carrying equipment while pushing a cot or incubator) Licenses and Certifications + RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required and + BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required and + NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 180 Days Required and + CAMTS approved trauma certification course within 1 Year Preferred and + Specialty Certification required within 2 years of hire Required + Must have valid driveru2019s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record Required and + Due to the aircraft the Organization utilizes for both rotary and fixed wing, all Transport applicants must be 225 lbs or under Upon Hire Required Childrenu2019s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrenu2019s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child Requisition ID : 23276

Created: 2025-12-04