NICU Transport RN

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transport RN at Baptist Health Arkansas holds a leadership role in the NICU, attending high risk deliveries and performing lifesaving interventions alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist. They stabilize sick neonates, communicate effectively with the medical team and families, and act as an ambassador for our NICU.

Expect to transport via helicopter and ambulances while training team members to ensure continuity. Minimum 3 years RN NICU experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in NICU.
• BSN preferred; RNC-NIC preferred after first year on team.
• Certifications include BLS, NRP; RNC-NIC preferred/required after first year.

Responsibilities

• Attend high risk deliveries and stabilize neonates with the transport team.
• Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter or ambulances.
• Train others and lead the transport team; place UVC and intubate as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis management

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary:
The transport RN holds an important leadership role with the NICU. They are responsible for attending high risk deliveries, performing lifesaving interventions and stabilizing the sick neonate alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist. They are also great communicators who relate well with the medical team, families, and co- workers. The transport RN acts as an ambassador for our NICU and encourages a professional work environment. Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulances. Train others and be an active participant of the transport team. Be able to place UVC and be able to intubate as needed.

Other information:

Minimum of 3 years of current RN experience in NICU. BSN preferred. Excellent assessment skills, be able to perform in high stress/crisis situations, be able to perform all standard emergency and stabilization interventions as outlined in NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E and Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. Leadership, flexibility, independence, takes initiative, intelligence, inquisitiveness, and ability to solve problems and exercise good clinical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism , and excellent public relations skills. Certifications include BLS, NRP, RNC-NIC preferred. RNC-NIC required after first year of being on team. Work the assigned preceptors schedule to ensure continuity.

Must be able to meet a body weight limit of less than 230 lbs due to safety protocols and equipment limitations when performingpatient lifts and during flight operations.

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 7a-7p

Summary:
The transport RN holds an important leadership role with the NICU. They are responsible for attending high risk deliveries, performing lifesaving interventions and stabilizing the sick neonate alongside the transport Respiratory Therapist. They are also great communicators who relate well with the medical team, families, and co- workers. The transport RN acts as an ambassador for our NICU and encourages a professional work environment. Transport sick neonates from referral centers via helicopter and/or ambulances. Train others and be an active participant of the transport team. Be able to place UVC and be able to intubate as needed.

Other information:

Minimum of 3 years of current RN experience in NICU. BSN preferred. Excellent assessment skills, be able to perform in high stress/crisis situations, be able to perform all standard emergency and stabilization interventions as outlined in NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E and Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E. Leadership, flexibility, independence, takes initiative, intelligence, inquisitiveness, and ability to solve problems and exercise good clinical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism , and excellent public relations skills. Certifications include BLS, NRP, RNC-NIC preferred. RNC-NIC required after first year of being on team. Work the assigned preceptors schedule to ensure continuity.

Must be able to meet a body weight limit of less than 230 lbs due to safety protocols and equipment limitations when performingpatient lifts and during flight operations.

This job will be authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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