Transport Nurse

2 months ago

Martinsburg, United States WVU Medicine Full time
Responsible for providing patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice utilizing critical thinking skills to manage ill or injured patients during transport between facilities. The transport nurse will function as a resource and help, in the Emergency Department or a designated area where the nurse is immediately accessible for transport.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. The following Certifications are required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

3. Certified Transport RN (CTRN) will be obtained within 3 months of hire

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates nursing expertise in caring for a specific group of patients with complex and rapidly changing needs by using the nursing process.

2. Provides accurate assessment, anticipates potential problems, takes appropriate action, and performs appropriate interventions then evaluates and documents accordingly.

3. Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles and established standards of care.

4. Completes established documentation of transport related activities, including unit appropriate forms.

5. Provides coordination and collaborates with other health care providers.

6. Stabilizes the acutely ill patient in the referring center through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation of care, along with consulting with the referring medical provider. Obtains consultation with the accepting attending physician.

7. Administers medication in accordance with the policies and procedures of WVUH.

8. Identifies referral hospital education needs and helps to meet these education needs through informal and/or formal teaching. Communicates needs that are identified to the Transport Supervisor.

9. Continually evaluates methods of practice; recommends changes and modification of practice to meet

10. Coordinates care with other health care professionals, while demonstrating sound decision making skills in the coordination of care. 

11. Maintains clear and effective radio and phone communications.

12. Participates in activities to provide for the safety of patient, EMS personnel, staff and other healthcare providers.

13. Ensures cleaning of transport equipment in accordance with established Infection Control Policy and hospital guidelines.

14. Maintains all essential equipment.

15. Ensures routine restocking of transport supplies after each transport and maintains established supply inventory.

16. Attends and participates in required educational and operational meetings.

17. Develops and participates in continuing education activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, steep, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.

2. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 50+ lbs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. and will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

3. Visual acuity corrected to 20/40 or better. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

4. No taking prescription(s) and/or over the counter medication, except as approved by Employee Health or Occupational Medicine.

5. No medical condition likely to be aggravated by transport duties or that may endanger patients or other transport personnel. An exam by an independent physician will be required, if necessary.

6. Hearing (aid permitted) – Must be able to perceive a forced whisper at greater than 5 feet in at least one ear.

7. All transport team members will undergo regular Occupational Medicine evaluations ins as deemed appropriate per the Company. Evaluations may be done on an ad hoc basis due to any major changes to medical or mental health history and/or safety concerns.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Profile: 88224 - Transport Nurse 08:23 AM 01/26/2024 Page 3 of 3

1. Working closely with others.

2. Working protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

5. Working with or near the deceased.

6. Working with hands in water.

7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

8. Working in inclement weather conditions.

9. Provide transport care to outlying hospitals via ambulance and helicopter.

10. Working in Life threatening conditions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Demonstrates sound interpersonal and professional verbal skills with other health care team members and the public during the verbal interactions

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