Neonatal Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse- Clarksville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a specialized & CAMTS accredited team responsible for providing the highest level of care in ground and fixed wing transport to patients requiring the resources at the children’s hospital. The transport team consists of highly trained and qualified respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and EMTs that use their specialized knowledge and training to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care. Being a registered nurse on the transport team provides the opportunity to not only enhance clinical skills but also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during critical moments. This position is for a registered nurse who will be based out of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team’s Clarksville Base after completion of orientation to the team and functions of the role.

Requirements

3 years experience in Pediatric ICU/CCU/ER or NICU
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Must relocate from greater than 100 miles

Responsibilities

Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport.
Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients’ medical conditions.
Critically thinks and adapts to changing environment of transport while providing patient care.
Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
Initiates and manages patient care per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport.
Use of medication pumps
Advanced cardiac monitoring
Initiating respiratory treatments and all modalities of respiratory support (NC, HFNC, BCPAP, BIPAP, MV)
Supporting the RRT with use of High Frequency Ventilation and Nitric Oxide
Performs Intubations
Performs Needle Decompressions
Insertion of Low Lying UVCs
Trouble shoot transport equipment
Work the Registered Respiratory Therapist and EMT on transport to provide patient care.
Run blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results.
Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTs.
Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport.
Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.