Transport RN (Pediatrics)

Company: Pediatric Specialty Care
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Salary: $38.00-$53.20 Overview:The Transport RN is responsible for planning, organizing and assisting with transport of assigned individuals to off-site appointments. This individual ensures the general health and well-being of individuals by providing direct nursing care throughout transport. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing assessing, and evaluating the care of individuals to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times. Within the RNs scope of practice, this individual also monitors performance of non-licensed personnel and assists in modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of the individual in accordance with established nursing practices and the requirements of the policies and procedures of the organization in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.Responsibilities:Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:Assist in the transport of our children to their appointments outside the facilityScreen and provide an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator & respiratory clientsConsult with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol and make written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatmentInform residents or qualified representative about care and treatment plan and possible outcomes of treatment, or lack of treatment if resident refuses participation in a respiratory rehabilitation programIdentify problems and develop a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulationsInitiate ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with the physicians orders; maintain required contact with physicianMaintain written records, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policiesAttend, as necessary, and provide input at the Resident Care Planning (RCP) meetings for interdisciplinary team and the Resident/Family Care Plan Review Meeting; complete required documentation after the meetingsRecord residents plan of care in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan as required or as neededContribute to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the established time frame and incorporate the results in the plan of care when appropriateConfer with personnel of other departments and provide required training to meet special needs of residentsQualifications:Valid PA State license/registration to practice as Registered Licensed Nurse (RN)Minimum of two (2) years (RN) nursing experienceAssociates of Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferredPediatric experience strongly preferredAbility to supervise and work well with other personnel requiredQualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others requiredCaring, respectful attitude towards residents requiredThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.by Jobble

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