Children's Critical Care Transport RN- Full Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center

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About The Position

To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured infants/children transported by aircraft or ground ambulance to UMMC or other designated facilities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing.
• Three (3) years neonatal, pediatric intensive care or peds emergency experience.
• Valid RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Weight may not exceed 225 pounds when fully clothed.
• Must be able to lift a patient weighing 250 pounds onto a stretcher or infant in incubator.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, administers, and documents nursing care for patients during transport.
• Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients.
• Monitors patient condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs of treatment.
• Guides assisting personnel in the provision of patient care.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and functional and reports any equipment failures.
• Promotes a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach programs.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care provided during flight transport.
• Prepares and maintains applicable reports and documentation.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and operational support to include EMS unit operations as well as supporting UMMC’s role in the State Medical Response System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree