RN III Transport

Arkansas Children's; Jonesboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Transport RN to provide comprehensive nursing care during interfacility transport and in ICU/ER settings. The position involves stabilizing and caring for patients during transport under physician direction, with documentation and medication administration in accordance with established protocols.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN license in Arkansas or a compact state, and at least 3 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Nursing experience: 3 years required.
• RN license in Arkansas or a compact state required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients during transport and while in ICU/ER.
• Stabilizes and cares for patients during transport under physician direction.
• Documents patient status, administers medications, and implements care plans as per protocols.
• Coordinates plan of care with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety during flight or ground transport.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift

Variable

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC014050 Transport Services

Summary

Variable schedule. This position will rotate between Little Rock and Jonesboro.

Additional Information

Provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill or injured neonates, children and specifically referred adults. The Transport RN is responsible for accurate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with established protocols while on transport and in the Intensive Care Units or Emergency Room. The Transport RN is responsible for the stabilization and care of patients during transport under the direction of designated AC physicians.

Required Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Required Work Experience

Nursing - 3 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

• Basic Certified (NREMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• Must obtain National Registry of EMT-Basic within 18 months of hire - NREMT-Basic- NREMT
• Must obtain Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 24 months of Hire - C-NPT-NCC
• Must obtain Transport EMT within 18 months of hire - EMT-ADH
• Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) - NCC
• Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
• Transport EMT - Basic - Arkansas Department of Health

Recommended Certifications

Description

• Demonstrates and promotes excellence in the application of the AC Model of Patient and Family-Centered care. Evaluates and treats patients prior to and during transport, ensuring patient safety and implementing life support measures as needed.
• Monitors patient's condition, documents nursing care, and reports patient status to clinical staff. Performs patient assessments, problem identification, administers IV medications and implements plan of care.
• Coordinates plan of care with other healthcare team members and initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to patient in an emergency situation.
• Recognizes, reports, responds to, records and re-evaluates changes in pertinent patient information on conditions in appropriate time frame.
• Communicates and collaborates through verbal and written reports to assure continuity of care.
• Provides and promotes safe transportation of patient while delivering quality care. Complies with safety instructions, maintains inflectional control, secures patient in transport, and loads all required equipment into aircraft.
• Assists in maintaining a safe transport environment by performing second crewmember walks, foreign object damage inspection, assisting pilot in pre-flight checklist, and maintaining a sterile cockpit until instructed by the pilot.
• Promotes performance improvement and activities to improve quality of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.