Critical Care Transport RN

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d

About The Position

Provides direct care and patient care management during ground and air transports. Implements and evaluates stabilization and emergency care for acutely ill neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults at the critical care level. Pay starts at $38.91 per hour and is commensurate with experience. The role has a 230-pound maximum weight requirement while wearing gear and requires day/night rotation, on-call availability, holiday work, and every-third-weekend work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
• BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications. NRP, PALS, and ACLS must be completed during orientation if not already held.
• Successfully complete the Trauma course and the NCH Critical Care Drug Test, IV Opioid, Hypnotic, Sedative and Anticonvulsant Test before completing orientation.
• Pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work after a leave of absence or FMLA.
• Competently perform skills and specialized procedures related to stabilization, care, and resuscitation.
• Three years of critical care experience.
• Meet the stated weight requirement of 230 pounds or less with gear.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pediatric/neonatal ICU or ED experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient monitoring and care during transport according to protocol, and administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Document patient assessments and condition, required interventions, and communication processes on the transport record; assist with documenting medical histories, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Initiate direct phone communication between the transport team and medical control physician regarding clinical assessment, patient status, stabilization interventions, and potential or presenting complications.
• Organize rapid transport mobilization and ensure appropriate resource utilization in coordination with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch.
• Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and communicating important information and updates to staff.
• Adhere to Transport Team on-call and scheduling requirements.
• For employees with an EMT background, meet and maintain the role of MICU Driver Paramedic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time