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Provides professional nursing care for patients in the clinical setting Provides leadership to nursing staff members, and collaborates with other members of the health care team to assure quality care for the Patients
Promotes, plans, directs, and implements medical management and safe transportation for critically ill / injured infant or child, in consultation with the attending physician
Maintains standards of professional nursing practice
Provides lead supervision to professional and nonprofessional staff Frequent direct contact and communication within and outside the Carilion Clinic with patients, families, physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, aviation personnel, administrators, and the general public
Some communication and coordination with community agencies Transport work is performed under high tension and sometimes-adverse conditions due to the critical nature and location of the patients
Moderate physical effort is required for frequent moving and lifting of transport equipment Requires substantial walking and standing
Frequently uses mechanical devices High risk of danger involved in working in and around an aircraft and on an ambulance
Physical requirements include weight restrictions, good general health, and high tolerance to stress
Productive utilization of downtime within Carilion Children’s is required This may be in the form of attending patient emergent events, trauma alerts in the Peds ED, assistance with neonatal and pediatric procedures, and attendance at unit huddles and interdisciplinary rounds
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of nursing care in accordance with the medical plan of care, nursing practice standards, nursing care standards, and policy and procedures in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages
Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill / injured infant or child, utilizing the latest technique and state of the art equipment
Acquires and maintains advanced neonatal skills such as intubation, Ventilation, insertion of UAC / UVC’s, and chest needle aspirations or chest tube insertion
Maintains all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education Organizes, prioritizes, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport
Participates in providing outreach education
What We Require :
Education : Graduate of professional school of nursing required BSN preferred
Experience : Minimum of years of critical care (NICU or Pediatric ICU) experience Critical care experience is defined as no less than hours of experience in a NICU / Pediatric ICU
Licensure / Certification : Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia BLS required As of / / C-NPT (Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport) is required within years of hire
Other : Must have understanding of human growth and development Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Programs and Advanced Cardiac Life Support prior to coming off orientation and Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course and STABLE within year
Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation yearly for position Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high tolerance to stress
Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the position Must be self-motivated Max weight limit of pounds
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships
A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va, you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level and trauma centers, Level NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good Make your tomorrow with us
Requisition Number :
Employment Status : Full time
Location : Carilion Children’s Hospital
Shift : Day / Evening / Night
Shift Details : Full time , hour shifts per week with EOW, predominately night shift Occasional hour shift
Recruiter : DANA E JOHNSON
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Recruiter Email : [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace
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What matters to you is important to us-like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion :
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary B)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements / Schedules
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace
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