Asante Health System-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Mid Level
Medford, OR
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The NICU Transport Team Leader plays a critical leadership role in managing and advancing the clinical operations of both ground and air neonatal transport for the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position ensures the safe, timely, and developmentally appropriate transfer of critically ill neonates in alignment with the standards and best practices outlined by relevant regulatory bodies. Reporting collaboratively to NICU leadership and the NICU Medical Director, the transport Leader oversees the day-to-day functions of the neonatal transport program. Responsibilities include coordination and clinical oversight of both fixed-wing and ground transports, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of neonatal care throughout all phases of transport. The program coordinator is instrumental in the recruitment, training, onboarding, and professional development of transport team members assigned to the transport team. They manage scheduling, competency assurance, supply chain coordination, and equipment selection specific to mobile intensive care environments. The role also leads quality improvement efforts, ensures compliance with safety protocols, and oversees data collection for outcome monitoring and research initiatives. As a liaison between the NICU, referral hospitals, dispatch centers, and transport carriers, the leader fosters strong communication and partnerships to optimize patient transitions. This role demands a high level of clinical expertise in neonatal critical care, experience with both air and ground transport operations, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence, safety, and family-centered care in high-stakes environments.

  • Manage and advance clinical operations of neonatal transport for the NICU.
  • Ensure safe and timely transfer of critically ill neonates.
  • Oversee day-to-day functions of the neonatal transport program.
  • Coordinate and provide clinical oversight for fixed-wing and ground transports.
  • Recruit, train, onboard, and develop transport team members.
  • Manage scheduling, competency assurance, and supply chain coordination.
  • Lead quality improvement efforts and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Oversee data collection for outcome monitoring and research initiatives.
  • Foster communication and partnerships with NICU, referral hospitals, dispatch centers, and transport carriers.
  • 3+ years of clinical experience in a Level III/IV NICU setting.
  • 2+ years of neonatal transport experience.
  • Current state of Oregon Registered Nursing (RN) license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE certifications.
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in a Level III/IV NICU setting.
  • 3+ years of neonatal transport experience.
  • Experience on the ARRMC NICU transport team.
  • NRP instructor experience.
  • Master's degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
  • Competitive and progressive salary.
  • Health plans including medical, dental, vision, and wellness.
  • Additional 15% for on-call flexibility.
  • Retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution.
  • Generous earned time off (ETO).
  • Tuition reimbursement and repayment plans.
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