Critical Care Transport RN

Nationwide Childrens HospitalColumbus, OH, US

30+ days ago

Salary

$37.40 hourly

Job description

Overview

FTE : 0.9, 36 / hrs per week, Part-Time, Full-Time Benefits

Shift : Rotating Days & Nights (12-hour shifts), Every Third Weekend & Holiday Requirement

Minimum Pay Rate : $37.40

On-Call Requirement

1 year of pediatric / neonatal ICU or ED experience preferred.

Provides direct care and patient care management on transport; implements and evaluates the stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill neonate, infant, child, adolescent, and adult by Critical Care level of transport via ground and air. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose .

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job . It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud .

Responsibilities

Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition, interventions required, and communication processes on the transport record. Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures.

While on transport, initiates direct phone communications between the transport team and the medical control physician to report and discuss clinical assessment, patient status, stabilization interventions, and potential or presenting complications.

In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch, organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources.

Works in accordance with on-call and scheduling requirements for the Transport Team.

Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.

Contributes to a continuous learning culture by helping others learn.

Assists in documentation of medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs for assigned patients.

Provides high quality services that internal and external stakeholders describe as excellent.

Qualifications

Education Requirement : BSN, required.

Licensure Requirement :

Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications : BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS. Must successfully complete Trauma course and NCH Critical Care Drug Test, IV Opioid, Hypnotic, Sedative and Anticonvulsant Test prior to completion of orientation. For those with an EMT background, must meet and maintain the role of MICU Driver Paramedic.

Skills :

Must pass a “Fit for Duty” Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA.

Must be able to competently perform skills and specialized procedures related to stabilization, care and resuscitation.

Experience : 3 years of critical care experience ,required, with pediatric / neonatal ICU or ED experience, preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his / her supervision. EOE M / F / Disability / Vet

JOB TITLE : Transport Clinician JOB CODE : 311 JOB POSITION : TBD

OCCASIONALLY : 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) Reaching above shoulder Driving Motor Vehicles Exposed to fumes / gases / vapors Exposed to biohazard waste Use of machinery Use of power tools

FREQUENTLY : 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) Bend / twist Squat / Kneel Climb stairs / ladder Standing Walking Sitting Flexing / extending of neck Hand usage : grasping, gripping, turning Repetitive hand / arm usage Use of Computer skills Lifting / carrying up to 165 lbs. or greater with assistance Pushing / pulling up to 300 lbs. or greater with assistance Problem solving Decision making Interpreting data Exposed to blood and / or bodily fluids Exposed to communicable diseases and / or pathogens Exposed to chemicals / medications Electricity usage Exposed to loud noises Working at heights Working in hot / cold temperature

CONTINUOUSLY : 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Audible speech Hearing acuity Depth perception Color vision Peripheral vision Seeing- far / near Patient Equipment usage Riding and / or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and / or periods of time Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations Must have 10 hours off from other jobs / positions prior to shift

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