Job Description

RN Pediatric Transport

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 23-33709
Type: Regular Full-Time
Randall Children\'s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel

Overview

Relocation assistance 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. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Randall Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children and teens. We offer 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

The Pediatric Transport Nurse is a registered, licensed nurse in Washington and Oregon who, working collaboratively with the respiratory therapist, is responsible for the care and quality of care delivered to patients being transported to Randall Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital and other designated hospitals. The Pediatric Transport Nurse functions under the supervision of the Transport Medical Director, an attending physician, and approved institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines during inter-facility transport. The core values of teamwork, respect and caring, effective use of resources, and initiative are integrated comprehensively into the performance standards for the Pediatric Transport Nurse.

Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The Pediatric Transport Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health including those for patient assessment and transfer.
Minimum of every third weekend and holiday track TBD.

Qualifications

Education: BSN required.

Experience: 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\xe2\x80\x99s emergency department, and PICU or NICU setting. Experience in neonatal and/or pediatric transport preferred.

Other: Compliance with LFN / Children\xe2\x80\x99s Transport Weight for Height Policy (maximum 225 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job).

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated ability of 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.

LEGACY\xe2\x80\x99S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy\xe2\x80\x99s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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