Critical Care Transport Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit-eligible

RN Career Ladder

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide pediatric and newborn transport as part of a regional critical care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and families to ensure high-quality, family-centered care during transport.

The role requires a valid RN license and 3+ years of pediatric transport or ICU/ER experience, with on-call duties, shift work, and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree).
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team and families.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain safety standards and participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview Of The Role

Provides comprehensive pediatric and newborn transport services as part of a critical care team, ensuring high-quality patient care in a regional setting. The role involves direct patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.
• Developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Ensuring communication across the continuum of care and maintaining safety standards, as the position is safety-sensitive.

Qualifications and Skills:

• RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years (5 preferred) experience in pediatric transport, ICU, ER, or neonatal ICU.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate leadership, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

The role is benefit-eligible, involves shift work, on-call duties, and rotation through weekends and holidays. It offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN Career Ladder focusing on professional growth, leadership, and higher compensation.