Pediatric Transport Operations Leader

Advocate Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Transport Team Leader for the Pediatrics department. The role drives staffing, development, and operational excellence for hospital transport services, coordinating with supervisors and clinical staff.

The position requires nursing leadership with applicable certification and a strong track record in pediatric transport operations, with travel as needed and a focus on safety and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing (MSN) or BSN and Masters in related specialty (MBA,MHA, etc)
• 3-5 years leadership experience in pediatric clinical specialty/transport
• Current APN license in state of Illinois (Illinois APN license required)
• Certification in specialty (CPR, PALS, NRP)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership and develops department personnel.
• Ensures staffing patterns meet patient volumes and needs.
• Coordinates hiring with supervisors and staff.
• Oversees staff education and development including clinical research.
• Prepares performance reviews and communicates ratings and salary adjustments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Promotes patient safety and monitoring of department budgets.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other departments and external contacts.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Staff development

Budgeting

Communication

Education

MSN or BSN with MSN

3-5 years leadership experience in pediatric clinical specialty/transport

Tools

CPR

PALS

NRP

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Transport Team Leader for the Pediatrics department. The role drives staffing, development, and operational excellence for hospital transport services, coordinating with supervisors and clinical staff.

The position requires nursing leadership with applicable certification and a strong track record in pediatric transport operations, with travel as needed and a focus on safety and performance improvement.