RN - Transport Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking an RN - Transport Staff Nurse in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves planning, providing, and monitoring nursing care for patients during transport. Candidates must have a Virginia state license and a minimum of three years of NICU/PICU/Pediatric ED experience. Certifications in PALS, NRP, and CPR are required. The position may involve working in an environment with exposure to communicable diseases and other challenges, demanding strong leadership skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or valid Compact State license required.
• Minimum of three years of NICU, PICU and/or Pediatric ED or relevant critical care experience required.
• CPR training required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care.
• Responds to inter-facility transport requests using mobile ICU units.
• Collaborates with transport team members for safety.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

PALS certification

NRP certification

Education

Associate’s in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The RN - Transport Staff Nurse plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Reports to departmental management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
• Responds to inter‑facility transport requests utilizing mobile ICU units and rotor and fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years NICU, PICU and/or Pediatric ED or relevant critical care experience required.
• Department specific RN certification preferred.
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Strong leadership abilities and communication skills required.
• PALS and/or NRP required.
• Increased security clearance required for the job role: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background, educational and personal reference check and clearance required for identified job roles.

Working Conditions

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as excessive noise, dust or extreme temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

Physical Requirements

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail].