Overview of the Role
Provides comprehensive pediatric and newborn transport services as part of a critical care team, ensuring high-quality patient care in a regional setting. The role involves direct patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Promoting patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
- Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.
- Developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
- Ensuring communication across the continuum of care and maintaining safety standards, as the position is safety-sensitive.
Qualifications and Skills:
- RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years (5 preferred) experience in pediatric transport, ICU, ER, or neonatal ICU.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate leadership, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information: The role is benefit-eligible, involves shift work, on-call duties, and rotation through weekends and holidays. It offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN Career Ladder focusing on professional growth, leadership, and higher compensation.