Registered Nurse - Air & Ground Patient Transport New

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse

Department: Air & Ground Transport

Location: Works at Children's Health Dallas & Plano

Shift: Nights

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Clinical Nurse - Transport is responsible for complete patient care in conjunction with fellow team members during inter-hospital transport, including responsibility for assessment and stabilization of transport patients, as well as performance of necessary diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical assessments with the ability to distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
• Successfully assess at-risk status.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient. Such procedures will include: administration of medications, establishing IV access peripherally, intraosseous, internal/external jugular, and venous catheter insertion, venipuncture, arterial puncture, tracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway insertion, cricothyrotomy, needle thoracostomy, assist with chest tube insertion, interpretation of blood gases and lab values, maintain, monitor, and evaluate non-invasive diagnostic equipment, determine need for respiratory assistance and oxygen requirements, and ventilator management, and perform and/or assist in CPR and other emergent procedures.
• Communicate with family including condition of patient, disease information (if possible), expectation with transport, and measures that will be done at Children's.
• Maintain communication with attending physician during transport, as per protocols.
• Maintain communication with referral staff, as per protocols.
• Maintain knowledge and competency in the use of all transport equipment.
• Assure that all transport equipment is available and in good working order at all times.
• Complete all documentation required for transport in a timely fashion.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling.
• Maintain required response times when on call.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years' experience in pediatric critical care or transport required.
  
  

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire required.

City of Dallas Ambulance Permit (within 24 months of hire) is required.

Texas EMT-Basic (within 24 months of hire) required.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire required.

ATLS/ATCN, TNCC or TPATC 1 1/2 Yrs required.

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) 180 Days required.

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 Days required.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 180 Days required.

Advanced Nursing Certification (CCRN, CPEN, C-FRN, C-NPT, CPN, etc) within 24 months required.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement