RN-Transport

Company: Memorial Regional Hospital
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

RN-Transport - JDC Transport Team, FT - Nights, $20K Sign-On-Bonus, JDCH: JDCH - Transport TeamThis position is located at JOE DiMAGGIO CHILDREN's HOPSITAL - (located in Hollywood, FL) - and will serve a primarily PEDIATRIC population. Must be flexible / available to work weekends / holidays on a scheduled, rotating basis. THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS, AS ADVERTISED, BASED ON APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY.

Summary:

Our Transport program provides complete care for high acuity patients from infant to adolescent during inter-facility transport via ambulance or fixed wing. Transport RN's ensure continuity of care, medical management and safe transport of patients. From cardiac monitoring to ICU level of nursing care, RN's work directly with doctors, nurses, other medical professionals to give best possible outcomes for patients.

Detailed responsibilities:

* Assesses the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
* Organizes coordinates and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patient.
* Implements patient population specific interventions based on individual patient needs.
* Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
* Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
* Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of patient care.

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
* PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING: Complies with and ensures patient safety practices in the clinical setting.
* DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE: Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the patient's individual needs, an interdisciplinary approach, and evidence-based practices.
* PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
* ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.
* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
* KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions.

Education:

Essential:

* Accredited Program

Education specialization:

Essential:

* Registered Nurse

Credentials:

Essential:

* Registered Nurse License
* Critical Care Registered Nurse
* BLS Certification
* PALS Certification
* NRP Certification
* ACLS Certification
* PALS American Heart E-Card
* ACLS American Heart E-Card
* BLS American Heart E-Card

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

* Other information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Must be able to safely and securely fasten seat belts and shoulder harnesses in aircraft or ambulance, as provided by the aircraft or ambulance manufacturer, without modification to those safety devices. Able to tolerate stressors of flight and medical transport, including, but not limited to: excessive motion, vibration, extreme temperatures, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, frequent walking, bending/stooping and providing patient care in confined spaces. Able to respond to visual, verbal and non-verbal commands and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 150 lbs. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.

Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of Neonatal or Pediatric critical care or ED experience required.

* ---Must have CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification or C-NPT Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Certification PFCCS Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support within (2) years of hire date.NRP is Required for Peds and NEO within 6 months of hire. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Bending and Stooping 60.00%
* Climbing 40.00%
* Keyboard Entry 20.00%
* Kneeling 40.00%
* Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00%
* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
* Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%
* Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 20.00%
* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
* Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
* Reaching 60.00%
* Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 60.00%
* Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60.00%
* Running 40.00%
* Sitting 20.00%
* Squatting 40.00%
* Standing 60.00%
* Walking 60.00%
* Audible Speech 60.00%
* Hearing Acuity 60.00%
* Depth Perception 60.00%
* Distinguish Color 60.00%
* Seeing - Far 60.00%
* Seeing - Near 60.00%
* Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%
* Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%
* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%
* Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%
* Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%
* Cytotoxic Chemicals 40.00%
* Dust 40.00%
* Gas/Vapors/Fumes 40.00%
* Hazardous Chemicals 20.00%
* Hazardous Medication 20.00%
* Latex 40.00%
* Computer Monitor 60.00%
* Domestic Animals 40.00%
* Extreme Heat/Cold 40.00%
* Fire Risk 20.00%
* Heating Devices 20.00%
* Magnetic Fields 60.00%
* Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%
* Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%
* Potential Electric Shock 20.00%
* Potential for Physical Assault 20.00%
* Radiation 40.00%
* Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40.00%

Organizational Profile:

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a 226 bed free-standing children's hospital in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida located near Fort Lauderdale. The hospital is currently undergoing a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of floors and to continue to meet its commitment to providing the highest quality and safest care for children in the region.

JDCH is one of 6 hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare System, the 3rd largest public health system in the country. Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in 3 hospitals and has 132 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - both level 2 and 3 (the state of Florida does not yet have a separate designation for level 4 care). JDCH has robust high-risk and congenital programs including a US News and World Report ranked pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program, one of only two active programs in the state that does heart transplants. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine program is also ranked by US News and World Report as number one in Florida and is one of the largest programs in the southeastern United States. JDCH also has robust Neurosciences, Hematology/Oncology and other specialized surgical programs (approximately 10,000 surgeries per year). They also have the area's largest pediatric and neonatal transport team, which also does mobile ECMO. JDCH serves over 375,000 children per year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are cared for in our 3 emergency rooms across the county per year. JDCH's services continue to grow with the opening of the new specialty center/ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in 2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade County which will open in 2021.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers resources for academic pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI). Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has an established pediatric residency program and deep relationships with other hospital providers and universities.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines leading-edge clinical excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that emphasizes the Power of Play. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services - delivered with kindness, dedication and compassion.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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