RN - Critical Care Transport

Healthier Mississippi People LLC • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

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

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assess and treat injuries and disease for pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care nursing for interfacility and scene transports.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency conditions.
• Ability to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes.
• Ability to maintain and comply with weight and lifting restrictions and 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)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• 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, carry a minimum of fifty (50) feet and load into an aircraft or ground ambulance (with the help of another provider).

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree