Transport Nurse Coordinator

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Nurse Coordinator to lead emergency and critical care services for various transport methods. This role is crucial in ensuring continuity of care through effective patient information intake and resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, particularly in pediatric critical care, and a commitment to professional development and quality initiatives. Join a team that values dedication to patients and families, and be part of a mission-driven organization focused on excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or current enrollment in a BSN program required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in pediatric critical care or emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency and critical care services for transport.
• Maintain professional development for self and others.
• Commit to quality initiatives and patient care.

Skills

Clinical Experience in Pediatric Critical Care

Patient Care Coordination

Emergency Services Coordination

Commitment to Program Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Technical Diploma in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Department: TRANSPLANT TRANSPORT SERVICES

Shift: 7p - 7a

Job ID: 416173

We are searching for a Transport Nurse Coordinator — someone who will coordinate emergency and critical care services for rotor, fixed wing, and ground transports. Provides continuity of care through intake of patient information relevant to the transport experience, coordination of transport resources based on nursing assessment of patient needs, and arrangement for timely and appropriate disposition of the patient at a receiving facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, associate’s degree, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license required or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN with a verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement.
• RN License by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 3 years’ or more of clinical experience in a pediatric critical care, neonatal intensive care, or a pediatric emergency department environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating emergency and critical care services for rotor, fixed wing, and ground transport.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patients, families, and transferring centers.
• Demonstrate commitment to program development and quality initiatives.
• Responsible for maintaining professional development of self and others.

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