Registered Nurse NICU Air Transport

About the role

Under the general direction of the HCA Midwest Maternal Transport Coordinator, Transport Program Director and Transport Medical Director (Maternal Leadership Team), the NICU Transport Nurse, functions to identify, plan, implement and evaluate the stabilization and emergency care of NICU patients in collaboration with the Medical Control Provider. Commitment to performing daily transport responsibilities each shift. Serves as an exceptional ambassador for HCA to referring facilities, staff, and providers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement and evaluate the stabilization and emergency care of NICU patients in collaboration with the Medical Control Provider.
• Perform daily transport responsibilities each shift.
• Serve as an exceptional ambassador for HCA to referring facilities, staff, and providers.
• Practice in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, applicable state Nurse Practice Acts, and AAP Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport.
• Deliver critical neonatal care primarily by ground and helicopter (with occasional fixed-wing).
• Operate within the guidelines of the transport program protocols reviewed and agreed on by the HCA Midwest Maternal Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Graduate of school of nursing required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• BCLS and NRP required upon hire and maintained while in this role.
• Minimum of 3 years current clinical experience as a NICU RN working in a tertiary obstetrical care center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of nursing required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• BCLS and NRP required upon hire and maintained while in this role.
• Minimum of 3 years current clinical experience as a NICU RN working in a tertiary obstetrical care center.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of neonatal care and transport protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in operating transport equipment and vehicles.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time Nights; 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; 3 12-hr shifts plus rotating weekends.