Registered Nurse, Transport Team

About the role

This position is based out of Everett. Responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities. This includes the provision of basic patient care as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient, demonstration of proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing and knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the ambulance or aircraft and during transit. The Transport Nurse must also be familiar with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices. As an integral member of the Transport Team, the Transport RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by Washington State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's Hospital policies/procedures and guidelines of care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facilities.
• Provides basic patient care as well as advanced life support measures required to stabilize the critically ill or injured patient.
• Demonstrates proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing and knowledge of the adaptations necessary for patient management in the ambulance or aircraft and during transit.
• Familiar with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices.
• Functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by Washington State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's Hospital policies/procedures and guidelines of care.
• Serves as a team lead within the mobile transport team and may be required to provide supervision and delegation to other Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, or Emergency Medical Technicians who are members of the mobile transport team.
• Absolutely available for call.
• Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CII), ART, etc.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent Critical Care Transport, pediatric critical care (PICU, CICU or other relevant unit), Emergency Department (ED) or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience, at a 6.FTE or greater.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State RN License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS), and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP).
• Completion of an approved trauma course no later than six months from the start date within the position.
• Acceptable government documents that allow travel to and from the US or WA.
• Enhanced ID is a prerequisite to hiring.

Skills

• Proficiency in neonatal and pediatric critical care nursing.
• Familiarity with ambulance and aircraft operating procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to function as a team lead within the mobile transport team.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Pay

$51.60 - $91.30 per hour

Schedule

Shifts start at 5pm or 7pm (12 hours)