Neonatal Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse- Clarksville

Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Nurse

The Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a specialized team that is responsible for providing the highest level of care in ground and fixed wing transport to patients requiring the resources at the children's hospital. The transport team consists of highly trained and qualified respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and EMTs that use their specialized knowledge and training to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care. Being a registered nurse on the transport team provides the opportunity to not only enhance clinical skills but also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during critical moments.

Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients' medical conditions. Critically thinks and adapts to changing environment of transport while providing patient care. This position is for a registered nurse who will be based out of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team's Clarksville Base after completion of orientation to the team and functions of the role.

Work hours: Full-time nights (36 hours weekly)

Reasons to join us:

• Opportunity to impact pediatric patients and families from the beginning
• Autonomy and utilization of critical skills
• Teamwork that displays comradery and family center care
• Extensive orientation to the NICU, ER and Transport
• Opportunities for advancement

Key responsibilities:

• Assess patients to identify clinical needs.
• Initiates and manages patient care per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport.
• Use of medication pumps
• Advanced cardiac monitoring
• Initiating respiratory treatments and all modalities of respiratory support (NC, HFNC, BCPAP, BIPAP, MV)
• Supporting the RRT with use of High Frequency Ventilation and Nitric Oxide
• Performs Intubations
• Performs Needle Decompressions
• Insertion of Low Lying UVCs
• Trouble shoot transport equipment
• Work the Registered Respiratory Therapist and EMT on transport to provide patient care.
• Run blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results.
• Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTS.
• Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport.
• Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport.

Our nursing philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

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Core accountabilities:

Organizational impact, problem solving/complexity of work, breadth of knowledge, team interaction.

Core capabilities:

Supporting colleagues, delivering excellent services, ensuring high quality, managing resources effectively, fostering innovation.

Position qualifications:

Responsibilities, certifications, work experience, education.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.