Registered Nurse, Transport Team

Seattle Children's Hospital•Everett, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities. This includes the provision of basic patient care as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient, demonstration of proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing and knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the ambulance or aircraft and during transit. The Transport Nurse must also be familiar with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices. As an integral member of the Transport Team, the Transport RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by Washington State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's Hospital policies/procedures and guidelines of care. The Transport RN serves as a team lead within the mobile transport team and may be required to provide supervision and delegation to other Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, or Emergency Medical Technicians who are members of the mobile transport team. Must be available for call. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII), ART, etc. This position may be based at Main Campus or at one of the off campus bases. Off campus bases may be at Seattle Children's locations, or at another site that is decided based on volume and efficiency.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum of three (3) years recent Critical Care Transport, pediatric critical care (PICU, CICU or other relevant unit), Emergency Department (ED) or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience, at a 6.FTE or greater.
Current Washington State RN License.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
BLS for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions prior to start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).
Completion of an approved trauma course no later than six months from the start date within the position.
For RN's performing moderately complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency.
Acceptable government documents that allow travel to and from the US or WA Enhanced ID is a prerequisite to hiring.
Must maintain current documentation at all times, and have these documents available during all shifts.
Must carry these documents on all transports.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Neonatal CCRN or RNC certification.
Specialty certification - This can include C-PNT, CTRN or CFRN certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities.
Provision of basic patient care as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient.
Demonstration of proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing.
Knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the ambulance or aircraft and during transit.
Familiarity with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices.
Serves as a team lead within the mobile transport team and may be required to provide supervision and delegation to other Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, or Emergency Medical Technicians who are members of the mobile transport team.
Must be available for call.
Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII), ART, etc.