RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric Transport

About the Role

Relocation assistance is available to nurses new to Legacy! The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children, and teens, offering unrivaled pediatric expertise in a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for kids.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the respiratory therapist to deliver care and ensure quality for patients being transported to Randall Children’s Hospital and other designated hospitals.
• Function under the supervision of the Transport Medical Director, an attending physician, and approved institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines during inter-facility transport.
• Integrate core values of teamwork, respect and caring, effective use of resources, and initiative into performance standards.
• Participate as a member of the health care team under the direction of the clinical manager or designee, adhering to relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health, including those for patient assessment and transfer.

Requirements

• Three years of registered nursing neonatal and/or pediatric intensive care clinical experience within the last five years. May consider those with a combination of experience in adult ICU, dedicated Children’s emergency department, and PICU or NICU setting.
• Experience in neonatal and/or pediatric transport preferred.
• Maximum weight for a crew member is 250 lbs, including flight suit/uniform, jackets, vests, helmet, boots/shoes, and any personal clothing and/or equipment typically carried onboard the aircraft.

Qualifications

• Education: As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
• Demonstrated ability in positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, and the community.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

• Both Oregon and Washington state RN licensure required.
• Current BLS required.
• NRP and PALS required prior to completion of orientation.
• TNCC certification required within 1 year of hire.

Pay

USD $57.63 - USD $86.08 per hour.

Benefits

For more information about employee benefits, visit www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.