Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse ( RN; Bronson Methodist Hospital - N

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Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Bronson Methodist Hospital - Full-time 12N

Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, unit and the Nurse Practice Act, the Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse manages the care delivery for patients in out-of-hospital intra-facility transport and in-hospital throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required, and successful completion of Hospital Core and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level. Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan. As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain.

If, after 8 years, the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated.

Critical care experience [in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and/or Emergency Department (ED)] required; 3 years or 4000 hours of critical care experience (in PICU, NICU, ICU or ED) preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and other transport/department required provider courses upon hire.

Nursing transport specialty certification is required within two years of hire date [ex. Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Transport (CNPT)]. For all nurses who are currently in a pediatric transport nurse position and have been in a transport position for at least two years, nursing transport specialty certification is required by 12/31/2026.

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action.
• Ability to operate required computer programs and Record assessment data, activities, and treatments in an accurate manner.
• Must be able to communicate technical information and instructions to patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving and assertiveness.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary groups.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be able to work in and cope with a changing environment.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and team-building skills.

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Pediatric Transport Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess, plan,…