Registered Nurse (RN) - Transport Team (Full Time, Nights)

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Collaborative healthcare team

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare provider in Orange, California is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to deliver family-centered patient care for pediatric and neonatal patients. The role emphasizes critical care and requires coordination with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include providing advanced life support and maintaining competency in advanced skills. Candidates should have at least three years of critical care nursing experience and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of critical care nursing experience.
• Required graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-centered patient care using nursing processes.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients.
• Ensure effective patient care delivery.

Skills

Family-centered patient care

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Critical Care Transport (CCT)

Job description

Work Shift

Night – 12hrs (United States of America)

Work Location

Orange, California

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse II is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-centered patient care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with patient/family and other professional disciplines to create a partnership which ensures effective and efficient patient care delivery for the achievement of mutually desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission while promoting and providing excellence in nursing care. This role is accountable and responsible for delivery of nursing care for all aged pediatric and neonatal patients requiring medical Advanced Life Support (ALS) or medical Critical Care Transport (CCT) under the supervision and in collaboration with a CHOC Children’s Physician. It is responsible for accurately assessing, attempting to restore and maintain the wellbeing of the ill and/or injured pediatric or neonatal patient during intrafacility or interfacility ALS or CCT transport. The role is also responsible for obtaining and maintaining competency in advanced scope of practice skills which include intubation, umbilical line placement, intraosseous insertion, needle thoracentesis, and resuscitation under the direction of the Transport Medical Director, Transport Clinical Director and Transport Clinical Manager.

Pay Range

Minimum $56.96 Midpoint $74.05 Maximum $91.14

Rate of Pay

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum three (3) years of critical care nursing experience in either NICU, PICU, Transport Team, or CVICU. One (1) year of experience in a pediatric setting.
• Preferred: Five (5) years of critical care nursing experience in a pediatric inpatient hospital. Transport Team experience highly preferred.

Education

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) within 2 years of hire.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural and spiritual needs. Excellent customer satisfaction and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others. Ability to prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports. Ability to perform work according to CHOC’s policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in workload/staffing. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations.

Licensure

• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Advanced (NRP); Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Essentials (NRP) – must be completed within 4 months of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Registered Nurse – CA (RN)
• Preferred: Critical Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN); Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT); Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Work Environment – Functional Demand

Medium - High energy level. Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).

Physical Activity Requirements

• Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

• Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

• Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

• Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

Accommodations

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