At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Option for either FTE .6 Nights or FTE .9 Days:
Provides patient care in a mobile environment to patients being transported to/from Children's Wisconsin. Responsible for providing quality assessment, therapeutic interventions, and clinical expertise to the neonatal, pediatric, and adult population in the transport environment. In conjunction with the Transport Respiratory Therapist, acts as a resource hospital wide for patent care standards and pre-code recognition. Patient care is provided in accordance with established policies and procedures, medical protocols, and/or direct online consultation with the appropriate medical control physician within the transport environment (ambulance, helicopter, fixed wing).
Education:
Requires a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. An Associate degree may be considered, with the expectation they will be enrolled in a BSN completion program with degree completion required within three years.
Experience:
At least
Three (3) years of critical care nursing experience in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of patient care within a defined patient population and gain knowledge and skill in pediatric nursing procedures and standards.
Pediatric experience preferred
- Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to resolve complex patient problems in a mobile environment, develop standards of care and procedures, and evaluate the quality of nursing care.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and utilize time management, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
- Demonstrates ability to assemble complex equipment and perform tasks which require fine motor skills.
- Demonstrates ability to cope with physically and mentally stressful situations.
- Basic personal computer skills preferred.
- Maintains and demonstrates the ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs.
- Must pass pre-placement physical exam and meet health requirements for flying within the physical capacity evaluation prior to hire and annually.
- Transport team must meet height requirements of not greater than 6ft 2in., not less than 4 ft 10 in.
- Transport team members must maintain a mission ready weight less than 245 pounds. Mission ready is defined as your weight including the flight suit, boots, and helmet with liner, coat with liner, and any other personal items that you carry. Requirements are subject to annual review with one year advance notice to change.
Licenses and Certifications:
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
- License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required within 180 days.
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 days.
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association within 180 days.
Two Night Shift Schedule Options available: Either Part-time FTE .6 or Full-Time FTE .9 Days schedules.
For 3rd shift opening: Night shift differentials PLUS additional Night Shift Pay Premium.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses:
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
