Job Summary
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We are searching for a Transport Nurse – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting In this position, you will provide quality nursing care, treatment, and stabilization of critically ill during transport
The Transport RN will oversee all aspects of patient care during transport As the code responder / rapid response nurse, the RN will work in collaboration with the medical control and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to assess, treat, and stabilize the patient / family / visitor until the patient is moved to a higher level of care if indicated
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Responsibilities
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to critically ill patients including neonates, pediatric and adult patients
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, to autonomously evaluate critically ill patients, and to provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions and preparation for transport
Assess for and detect changes in the status of the patient and demonstrate a proactive approach Provides care and treatment with other health care team members for life support and / or stabilization of critically ill patients
Collaborates with other health care team members to problem solve, implement treatment modalities and interventions to maximize patient outcomes
Provides care within the policies, protocols, guidelines and scope of practice as defined by the State of Texas Performs advanced skills and procedures as indicated
Maintains complete and accurate records
Demonstrates commitment and dedication to patients and families Keeps the family informed of a patient’s condition and plan of care
Serves as a patient / family advocate while caring for the patient and family Maintains confidentiality concerning patient / family issues
Demonstrates commitment to program development and quality initiatives Communicates effectively and maintains positive interpersonal relationships in working with colleagues, patients, families, outside institutions / agencies and the public
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and adapt to ongoing change and handle conflict management with a professional supportive attitude
Communicates with medical on-line control regarding patient condition and treatment plan Represents Texas Children’s as a customer service ambassador
Acts as liaison and participates in outreach marketing and education activities Participates in quality initiative programs, perform data collection and participates in research activities
Ensure smooth safe program operations Ensures team shift responsibilities are completed : equipment checks, supply and medication inventory
Plans, organizes and positions equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions Completes missions initiated within the timeframe of assigned shift with the understanding that completion of these missions may require additional work beyond normal work hours
Ensures hours of rest time prior to reporting for the scheduled shift Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to safety procedures / standards to ensure safety of self, patient, medical personnel and equipment
Participates in all debriefings, transport / code and rapid response events
Responsible for maintaining professional development of self and others Maintains clinical competence across all aspects of the Transport Services – KC scope of service including ventilator management / nitric implementation / ECMO / Trauma and skills such as IO
Maintains competence in use of systems : Epic / Teletracking / Computer-Aided Dispatch / EMS charts and other systems as indicated
Consistently participates in education sessions and Quality Council Assists patients, families, and caregivers in the understanding and participation of the plan of care
Acts as a resource to members of the healthcare team to ensure delivery of quality patient care
Qualifications
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID- vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
Required Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or associate degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement (see comments below) or an associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement (see comments below) or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN
Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required
NEW HIRES AND TRANSFERS FROM TCP / TCU OR HP / HPC EFFECTIVE / / : New hires, current TCP / TCU employee, and HP / HPC employees who enter the role effective / / require either () a bachelor’s degree or () an associate degree or technical diploma with current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement to obtain a BSN
TRANSFERS FROM TCH / TWS / TPG EFFECTIVE / / : Current Texas Children’s employees already in RN-required jobs who enter the role effective / / require either a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an associate degree in Nursing or an associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license, or a Technical Diploma in Nursing
EMPLOYEES IN THE JOB PRIOR TO / / : Current incumbents who were in the job prior to / / require either a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, an associate degree in Nursing or a Technical Diploma in Nursing
Company Profile
Texas Children’s has been expanding in Austin since March , when we opened Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends
There are now more than Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families
Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more
Set to open in , the North Austin Campus will be a bed, , square foot hospital for children and women The hospital and its , square foot adjacent outpatient building will be designed, equipped, and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than areas of specialty care for children and women
North Austin facilities include emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms, acute care beds, pediatric, cardiovascular, and neonatal intensive care units, as well as women’s services and a fetal center
Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood
To join our community of ,+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeopleorg You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassionorg
At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff, and learners throughout our organization
We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved
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