Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse (Hiring Immediately)

**Location:**
Hollywood, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered
care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-
winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on
delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities.
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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 RNs ensure continuity of care, medical management and safe
transport of patients. From cardiac monitoring to ICU level of nursing care,
RNs work directly with doctors, nurses, other medical professionals to give
best possible outcomes for patients.
**Responsibilities:**
Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of patient care.
Assesses the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients
according to professional practice standards and institutional
policyprocedure.
Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Organizes coordinates and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the
needs of the patient.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients
toward desired outcomes.
Implements patient population specific interventions based on individual
patient needs.
**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, bendingstooping 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 liftpushpull a minimum of 150 lbs. May be exposed to
hazardous chemicals, bloodbody 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%
* LiftingCarrying 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 FootLeg = 60%
* Repetitive Movement HandArm = 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 andor Bodily Fluids = 60%
* Communicable Diseases andor Pathogens = 60%
* Asbestos = 0%
* Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
* Dust = 40%
* GasVaporsFumes = 40%
* Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
* Hazardous Medication = 20%
* Latex = 40%
* Computer Monitor = 60%
* Domestic Animals = 40%
* Extreme HeatCold = 40%
* Fire Risk = 20%
* Hazardous Noise = 0%
* Heating Devices = 20%
* Hypoxia = 0%
* LaserHigh Intensity Lights = 0%
* Magnetic Fields = 60%
* Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
* NeedlesSharp 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:**
Days
**Disclaimer:** This job description is not intended, nor should it be
construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
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any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare
System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
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committed to workplace diversity.
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for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by
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military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
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testing.
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