Registered Nurse, RN Transport Team

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•$40 - $66

About The Position

Lurie Children's Hospital is Now Offering a $10,000 Sign- On Bonus for Transport Nurses! The Registered Nurse in the Center for Transport Medicine ensures safe and high-quality care for critically ill or injured patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) during ground or air transport, requiring specialized knowledge and skills. They are responsible for coordinating patient stabilization, managing their conditions, and ensuring patient safety during transport, while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless, coordinated care. They also maintain compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards.

Requirements

BSN graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing.
Minimum of 3 years pediatrics experience in high acuity inpatient setting (intensive care, emergency department, transport etc.).
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of neonatal/pediatric diagnoses and management.
Basic Life Support Certification required.
PALS/NRP/ACLS/TNCC preferred and will be required in the first year of hire.
Nurses are also required to obtain C-NPT within two years of hire.
Demonstrates strong leadership qualities by making independent decisions and taking decisive action, even in high-stress situations.
Utilizes and maintains advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors, and other life-support devices.
Capable of performing MEDIUM WORK. Must be able to carry 40 pounds at a time, with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Requires good overall physical health and body agility to enter/exit ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing aircraft. Frequently required to lift; push; pull equipment and patients.
Strong proficiency in Epic, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

PALS/NRP/ACLS/TNCC preferred and will be required in the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) during interfacility transport in accordance with established protocols.
Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
Performs stabilizing and life-saving procedures, such as CPR, intubation, and tracheostomy, as needed.
Demonstrates proficiency with airway management skills (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult).
Initiates direct phone communication with the medical control physician to report and discuss clinical assessment, patient status, stabilization interventions, and potential or presenting complications.
Maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
Proficient in using various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and transport-specific devices.
Provides exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, including patients, families, co-workers, referring center, and others to foster trust, loyalty, and a positive experience for everyone.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program