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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse - RN

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
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Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
  • Successful completion of Hospital Core and department-specific orientation based on unit and experience level is required.
  • A Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State of Michigan is required.
  • Critical care experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and/or Emergency Department is required.
  • Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, along with other transport/department-required provider courses, are required upon hire.
  • Nursing transport specialty certification, such as Certified Transport Registered Nurse or Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transport, is required within two years of hire.
  • Nurses already in a pediatric transport position for at least two years must obtain nursing transport specialty certification by December 31, 2026.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from computer systems and equipment to determine an appropriate plan of action is required.
  • Ability to operate required computer programs and accurately record assessment data, activities, and treatments is required.
  • Ability to communicate technical information and instructions to patients, families, and members of the care delivery team is required.
  • Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and assertiveness skills are required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary groups is required.
  • Leadership and organization skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative, are required.
  • Ability to work in and cope with a changing environment is required.
  • Flexibility and team-building skills are required.
  • The role requires sustained alertness and concentration while performing interactive, repetitive, or detailed work and using a computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • The role regularly requires lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling of materials and equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage care delivery for patients during out-of-hospital and in-hospital transport and throughout their stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge.
  • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct care for neonatal and/or pediatric patients during inter- and intra-facility transport.
  • Provide nursing care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs.
  • Attend trainings required by the pediatric transport role and assigned department.
  • Maintain competencies required by policies, regulations, and accreditations related to the pediatric transport role and assigned department.
  • Maintain competencies and perform advanced skills required by the transport role and assignment.
  • Participate in educating regional referral staff, patients, parents, and Bronson Methodist Hospital and Bronson Children’s Hospital staff.
  • Collect comprehensive data relevant to patients’ health or situations, assess physical and developmental needs, analyze assessment data, document nursing history and age-appropriate physical and emotional needs and strengths, and review vital signs to assess condition and detect deviations from normal.
  • Identify patient problems using assessment data, confirm problems with patients and families when appropriate, and document expected outcomes and the plan of care using clinical pathways and outcome teaching records.
  • Identify expected outcomes for individualized patient plans, incorporate patient and family input and patient values and ethical and cultural considerations, and coordinate discharge planning when outcomes are not achieved.
  • Develop individualized care plans and interventions, incorporate clinical pathways when appropriate, and consider information from other healthcare team members.
  • Implement care plans and appropriate interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques and policies, use evidence-based interventions, maintain patient comfort and safety, and initiate and coordinate patient education plans.
  • Organize and delegate patient care interventions, evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by self and others, and evaluate patient progress and responses toward expected outcomes and document those responses.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and use their results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
  • Participate in ongoing education, maintain professional competency records, and evaluate nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner; participate in self-evaluation, identify strengths and development needs, and participate in peer review as appropriate.
  • Share knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues and contribute to a supportive, healthy work environment.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and other health disciplines to support the plan of care and positive patient outcomes.
  • Deliver care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights; provide relationship-centered care and advocate for patients.
  • Use research to improve patient health and the practice environment; participate in research activities appropriate to education level, including identifying clinical problems, collecting data, committee participation, sharing findings, conducting research, analyzing trends, and applying evidence-based practice to policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice when planning and delivering nursing services; delegate tasks based on patient needs and condition, potential harm, complexity, problem-solving requirements, predictability of outcome, and extent of patient interaction.
  • Help patients and families understand treatment and care options, costs, risks, and benefits.
  • Provide leadership in professional practice and the profession, participate in nursing councils and hospital or unit committees as appropriate, attend at least 50 percent of unit staff meetings, and help maintain a professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three years or 4,000 hours of critical care experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, or Emergency Department is preferred.

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Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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