Children's National Medical Center
Critical Care Transport Nurse - (Ground & Flight) (Part-time) $12,500 Bonus
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Title:
Critical Care Transport Nurse - (Ground & Flight) (Part-time) $12,500 Bonus (240002H1)Description
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. The Transport Team Nurse will provide safe and effective inter-hospital transport of a wide variety of pediatric patients. Responsibilities include initial assessment, stabilization, and provision of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while on transport. Transports usually take place using a ground ambulance but may also occur using rotary-wing (helicopter) or fixed-wing air transport.Qualifications
Minimum Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience:3 years of related and progressive nursing experience (Required)3 years of pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency care experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge:Clinical expertise, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.Ability to perform accurate medication dosing calculations under time-sensitive situations.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.Must be able to withstand the physical and emotional stresses of transport, including altitude change, temperature extremes, vibration, noise, and confined spaces.Demonstrates advanced leadership and management skills.Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Patient AssessmentAnticipates patient needs and secures proper equipment and personnel for transport.Assesses stable and critically ill neonates/children thoroughly on arrival at referring hospital and throughout transport.Anticipates clinical problems associated with patients' individual diagnosis and prepares to deal with potential issues during transport.Assesses parent/child’s learning needs at the time of transport and communicates these to the admitting nurse.Patient Plan of CareFormulates care plan for transport; continuously reassesses patient and makes appropriate changes based on patient response.Ensures the safe transport of critically ill & convalescing infants between CNMC, community hospitals, or to an alternate site.Provides for the safe transport of patients and team members by adhering to established transport procedures.Communicates with referring hospital and CNMC staff to ensure smooth transition of care.Documents appropriately according to hospital standards.Evaluation of Plan of CareDetermines the effectiveness of all interventions and makes revisions as necessary.Reviews the process of back transfer planning for all patients and makes appropriate arrangements for transfers.Patient TriagePerforms call intake and documents clinical information as assigned.Contacts admitting physician or subspecialists as needed to determine plan of care and disposition.Consults with MCO to confirm priority, team configuration, and mode of transport.Coordinates call dispatch with the MCO and Communication Center.Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartners in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.Demonstrates personal and professional integrity.Maintains confidentiality at all times.Customer ServiceAnticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior.Partners with all team members to achieve goals.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContributes to a positive work environment.Identifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job
NursingOrganization
COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status:
R (Regular) - PT (Part-Time)Shift:
VariableWork Schedule:
variableJob Posting
Sep 10, 2024, 1:38:10 PMFull-Time Salary Range
$75,108.80 - $133,099.20Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer...
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Critical Care Transport Nurse - (Ground & Flight) (Part-time) $12,500 Bonus (240002H1)Description
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. The Transport Team Nurse will provide safe and effective inter-hospital transport of a wide variety of pediatric patients. Responsibilities include initial assessment, stabilization, and provision of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while on transport. Transports usually take place using a ground ambulance but may also occur using rotary-wing (helicopter) or fixed-wing air transport.Qualifications
Minimum Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience:3 years of related and progressive nursing experience (Required)3 years of pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency care experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge:Clinical expertise, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.Ability to perform accurate medication dosing calculations under time-sensitive situations.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.Must be able to withstand the physical and emotional stresses of transport, including altitude change, temperature extremes, vibration, noise, and confined spaces.Demonstrates advanced leadership and management skills.Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Patient AssessmentAnticipates patient needs and secures proper equipment and personnel for transport.Assesses stable and critically ill neonates/children thoroughly on arrival at referring hospital and throughout transport.Anticipates clinical problems associated with patients' individual diagnosis and prepares to deal with potential issues during transport.Assesses parent/child’s learning needs at the time of transport and communicates these to the admitting nurse.Patient Plan of CareFormulates care plan for transport; continuously reassesses patient and makes appropriate changes based on patient response.Ensures the safe transport of critically ill & convalescing infants between CNMC, community hospitals, or to an alternate site.Provides for the safe transport of patients and team members by adhering to established transport procedures.Communicates with referring hospital and CNMC staff to ensure smooth transition of care.Documents appropriately according to hospital standards.Evaluation of Plan of CareDetermines the effectiveness of all interventions and makes revisions as necessary.Reviews the process of back transfer planning for all patients and makes appropriate arrangements for transfers.Patient TriagePerforms call intake and documents clinical information as assigned.Contacts admitting physician or subspecialists as needed to determine plan of care and disposition.Consults with MCO to confirm priority, team configuration, and mode of transport.Coordinates call dispatch with the MCO and Communication Center.Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartners in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.Demonstrates personal and professional integrity.Maintains confidentiality at all times.Customer ServiceAnticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior.Partners with all team members to achieve goals.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContributes to a positive work environment.Identifies opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job
NursingOrganization
COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status:
R (Regular) - PT (Part-Time)Shift:
VariableWork Schedule:
variableJob Posting
Sep 10, 2024, 1:38:10 PMFull-Time Salary Range
$75,108.80 - $133,099.20Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer...
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