Registered Nurse – Transport

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

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Summary:

Our Transport program provides complete care for high acuity patients from infant to adolescent during inter-facility transport via ambulance or fixed wing.

Transport RN's ensure continuity of care, medical management and safe transport of patients. From cardiac monitoring to ICU level of nursing care, RN's work directly with doctors, nurses, other medical professionals to give best possible outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities:

Implements patient population specific interventions based on individual patient needs.

Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients toward desired outcomes.

Organizes coordinates and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patient.

Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

Assesses the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of patient care.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Registered Nurse (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Must be able to safely and securely fasten seat belts and shoulder harnesses in aircraft or ambulance, as provided by the aircraft or ambulance manufacturer, without modification to those safety devices. Able to tolerate stressors of flight and medical transport, including, but not limited to: excessive motion, vibration, extreme temperatures, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, frequent walking, bending/stooping and providing patient care in confined spaces. Able to respond to visual, verbal and non-verbal commands and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 150 lbs. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious diseases. Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of Neonatal or Pediatric critical care or ED experience required. Other Information: **Must have CCRN – Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification or C-NPT – Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Certification PFCCS –Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support within (2) years of hire date.NRP is Required for Peds and NEO within 6 months of hire. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 40%
•  Keyboard Entry = 20%
•  Kneeling = 40%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Reaching = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
•  Running = 40%
•  Sitting = 20%
•  Squatting = 40%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 60%
•  Hearing Acuity = 60%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 60%
•  Distinguish Color = 60%
•  Seeing - Far = 60%
•  Seeing - Near = 60%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
•  Dust = 40%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
•  Hazardous Medication = 20%
•  Latex = 40%
•  Computer Monitor = 60%
•  Domestic Animals = 40%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 40%
•  Fire Risk = 20%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 20%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 60%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 20%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
•  Radiation = 40%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:

Nights

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