Registered Nurse; RN Critical Care Transport | Pedi-Flite | Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center | Jackson

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Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do Provides nursing care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.

Practices nursing within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base.

Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Pedi-Flite. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft and ambulance to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.

Functions as a medical flight member preforming required briefs, documentation etc.

Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Pedi-Flite Medical Director(s) which includes ETT tube placement, Ventilators, Nitric administration, etc.

Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.

Participates regularly in Pedi-Flite activities, meetings, education, projects and committees.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Experience Qualifications Required
- Critical Care 3-5 years Preferred
- Pediatric and neonatal critical care 3-5 years

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care.

Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.

Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the nursing profession.

Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit Licenses and Certifications Required
- Registered Nurse Tennessee
- Tennessee Board of Nursing Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- American Heart Association Required
- Class D Driver License
-Tennessee
- Tennessee Motor Vehicle Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- American Heart Association Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- American Heart Association Required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- American Heart Association Required - STABLE
- Neonatal
- American Association for Respiratory Care Required - EMS Driver
- Mississippi State Department of Health…