Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for someone to join our Kids Care Transport Team as a Critical Care Transport Nurse for Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a full time position with various shifts. As a Critical Care Transport Nurse the duties are: 

• Performs basic life support, advanced life support and critical care nursing.
• Functions under standing orders of the physician or Medical Director and is expected to perform assessments, provide treatment and monitor patients during inter-facility transports.
• Has strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as they work in confined spaces(Ambulance/Helo/Fixed Wing, must relay information to MD and other medical professionals.
• Remains calm and focused and possess strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to effectively assess patients and provide appropriate treatment.
• Responsible for the care of the patient including any emergency procedures the patient may require while under their care.
• These procedures may include but are not limited to CPR and endotracheal intubation, needle aspiration of the chest and umbilical assess during emergency medication delivery.

Two options for this position: (1) Pediatric ground ambulance requiring PICU and or Peds ED experience. This position is mid shift 1300hrs - 0100hrs @ 36hrs / week. The Pediatric ground position has the opportunity to complete fixed wing transports. (2) Neonatal / Pediatric ground ambulance requiring 2,000 hours of NICU III or IV experience and PICU and / or Peds ED experience. This is a PM shift 1900hrs - 0700hrs @ 36hrs / week. The Neonatal / Pediatric ground position has the opportunity to staff rotor wing shifts and complete fixed wing transports.

If you are interested, please apply today! 

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Experience

• 3-5 Years Nursing Experience
• 1-2 years NICU Experience
• 1-2 years PICU Experience
• 1-2 years Pediatric Nursing Experience
• 1-2 years Experience in Neonatal Required

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
• Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville FL 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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