RN - Children S Hospital - Neonatal Transport Nurse

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC), the highest state designation for pediatrics. It offers a full complement of pediatric subspecialists, a pediatric ER and an ICU, and a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, providing the region's highest level of critical care for infants.

At Erlanger, we believe the most important part of our organization is our employees, who provide compassionate, excellent care to our patients every day. We foster an attitude of caring and compassion in our organization and we believe that this attitude distinguishes us from other healthcare providers.

Erlanger offers a robust total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits plan, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities and leadership training to grow within the organization.

Job Summary:
A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center/TC Thompson Children's Hospital is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Neonatal ICU.

Education:
Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; completion of NICU Transport Team Member Credentialing Course.

Preferred: N/A

Experience:
Required: Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to NICU. Minimum 2 years nursing experience in NICU. Ability to function as team leader in stressful situations. Must have outstanding communication skills.

Preferred:

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Annual FAA recertification, annual Transport credentialing and current NRP certification.

Due to weight limitations allowed on board the aircraft, the maximum total body weight including required flight gear cannot exceed 225 lbs.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:

Department Position Summary:
The RN in the Neonatal ICU must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development during the neonatal period, possess the ability to assess data reflection of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age and/or developmental specific needs, and provide the care needed described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Ability to assess patients and consistently re-evaluate and prioritize based on patient's condition (AEB exam findings, vital signs, lab & x-ray results); recognition of emergent situations and delivery of prompt, appropriate action based on the neonatal patient's needs. Ability to care for all neonatal patients and provide initial/ongoing education to the parents of patients requiring transfer/admission to the Neonatal ICU requiring treatment. Select, develop, and evaluate plan of care. Ability to administer pharmacological drugs as ordered, perform procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care as assigned.