RN - Transport Staff Nurse

Summary

The RN - Transport Staff Nurse plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Reports to departmental management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
• Responds to inter‑facility transport requests utilizing mobile ICU units and rotor and fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years NICU, PICU and/or Pediatric ED or relevant critical care experience required.
• Department specific RN certification preferred.
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Strong leadership abilities and communication skills required.
• PALS and/or NRP required.
• Increased security clearance required for the job role: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background, educational and personal reference check and clearance required for identified job roles.

Working Conditions

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as excessive noise, dust or extreme temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

Physical Requirements

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