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Summary :
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) the Pediatric Transport Nurse will implement supervise and evaluate the nursing care of each patient on transport using a nursing process and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
Provides for all inter-facility pediatric transport referrals and performs related administrative duties in support of the pediatric critical care transport team
Responsibilities :
Provides inter-facility transport of pediatric patients from outlying facilities to Hasbro (PICU and inpatient units) as well as from Hasbro to outlying facilities in accordance with guidelines policies and procedures of the pediatric critical care transport team
Inspects equipment used for transport in collaboration with the transport respiratory therapist as appropriate Ensures availability of all equipment and supplies that may be necessary to provide for scheduled and emergent transports
May provide in-house transport to PICU and inpatient unit patients who require diagnostic tests or procedures off the unit
Such transport may be accompanied by the patients nurse as requested or as relief to the nurse For transports of intubated patients a respiratory therapist and physician will accompany the transport nurse
Attends charge nurse meetings at their scheduled times
Performs related administrative duties such as collection of transport statistics for entry into a computerized database monthly quality assurance of equipment and supplies and the like
Participates in community outreach and in-house educational efforts such as nursing grand rounds etc
Follows up with referring facilities regarding patient outcomes and transport-related issues
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards mandatory / safety education and completion of Basic Life Support and PALS
Transport staff will comply with all state and federal regulations regarding EMS criteria
Other information : QUALIFICATIONS :
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island
Baccalaureate in nursing preferred
Basic Life Support and PALS certification required
Must obtain TNCC ACLS burn and NRP training within one year in position
Must complete credentialing specific to transport within months
Three years current experience as a professional nurse providing care to infants and pediatric patients within a pediatric intensive care unit is required
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to pediatric patients with consideration of the aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process
Transport nurses will be expected to obtain advanced skills training within the determined orientation period
Such advanced skills will include but are not limited to LMA intubations EJ lines and intraosseus placement
Any advanced skills designation will be jointly determined in congruence with scope of practice certifications licensure training and ongoing maintenance of competence and assurance of appropriate liability coverage
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status
Physical requirements include the ability to sit stand and walk for long periods and the ability to bend crouch and kneel
Must be able to lift a minimum of lbs and on occasion the ability to move up to lbs
Ability to work in small confined spaces and able to work in a mobile environment
Patient care area with some exposure to infectious disease
Inter-facility transport may be carried out in all types of weather conditions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status
Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Location : Rhode Island Hospital USA : RI : Providence
Work Type : Full Time
Shift : Shift
Union : UNAP
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