Transport RN

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a transport nurse-leader to plan, direct, and evaluate total patient care on a designated shift in the transport environment. The role includes orienting and supervising transport staff, coordinating with other shifts, and maintaining strong relations with referring and receiving departments and nursing units.

Candidates should participate in education initiatives, ensure accurate record-keeping, and contribute to policy updates.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for medical command in the Commonwealth of PA.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates total patient care on a transport shift.
• Orients, trains, and manages transport personnel.
• Relates with other shifts for continuity of care.
• Maintains positive relations with referring and receiving departments and nursing units.
• Participates in education, records maintenance, and policy updates.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total patient care and functions in the transport environment on a particular shift, in accordance with established corporate philosophy. Orients, trains, and manages transport personnel. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains positive relations with referring and receiving departments and nursing units; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel. Must be eligible for medical command in the Commonwealth of PA.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience performing critical care interfacility transport Preferred
• 3 years experience in relevant adult, pediatric, or neonatal critical care area Preferred

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• Paramedic Certification Required
• PA Registered Nurse License Required
• Drivers License Required
• EMS Vehicle Operator Required
• Cert Flight Registered Nurse Preferred
• Advanced Pediatric Life Suport Preferred or
• Pediatric Adv. Life Support Preferred
• Internl Trauma Life Support Preferred or
• Multi State Compact RN License Required

Our Hospital/Organization Descriptions

Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Physicians Inc. brings the best together.

Our people enjoy something truly unique - settings with the resources of a world-class health system and the personal connections of a neighborhood doctor's office.

With convenient locations, leading edge care, and staff who feel more like family, careers with Temple Physicians are second to none.

Do you enjoy getting to know patients in a professional setting? Appreciate the possibilities and support offered by a large health system? Then join Temple Physicians, Inc.

Health System Descriptions

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.