Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an experienced RN to join its pediatric transport critical care team in Rolla, Missouri. You will provide direct patient care, develop individualized care plans, and educate families while ensuring safety and quality standards across the continuum of care.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and ongoing professional growth through a structured career ladder and continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum nursing education: Diploma/Associate degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: 3+ years in pediatric transport, ICU, ER, CICU, or NICU; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients, considering cultural and personal values.
• Ensure effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.
• Participate in professional development and activities that promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive pediatric and newborn transport services within a critical care team. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while promoting family-centered care, patient safety, and quality standards. The role requires developing and documenting individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating families on managing illnesses and post-treatment needs.

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive pediatric and newborn transport services within a critical care team. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while promoting family-centered care, patient safety, and quality standards. The role requires developing and documenting individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating families on managing illnesses and post-treatment needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients, considering cultural and personal values.


• Ensure effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.


• Participate in professional development and activities that promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor’s preferred.


• Licensure: Valid RN license.


• Experience: 3+ years in pediatric transport, ICU, ER, CICU, or neonatal ICU; 5 years preferred.


• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe working practices.


• Offers opportunities for professional growth through a structured career ladder, leadership development, and continuing education.


• Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being.