Registered Nurse - Pediatric Flight Transport
Core
Provides critical care during ground and air transports of acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and maternal patients.
Role type
Pediatric flight transport nurse
Builds
Patient safety and continuity of care during inter-facility transport
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care / Transport Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Care (ATCN/TNCC/TPATC), IV/IO/UVC management, Endotracheal tube management, Critical thinking, Equipment calibration
Preferred skills
Precepting, Process improvement, Research and publishing
Technologies
Transport and critical care equipment, Ambulance, Aircraft
Responsibilities
Utilize transport and critical care equipment; Perform BLS and ALS skills including airway management and fluid administration; Assess patient status and adjust care plans; Maintain equipment inventory and calibration; Document patient care; Act as preceptor for new employees.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC