Perinatal Transport Staff Nurse - Fetal Health Center - Full Time Night Shift
Perinatal Transport Staff Nurse - Fetal Health Center - Full Time Night Shift
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Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Check out this video to learn more about our Transport team
The Perinatal Transport Staff Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide comprehensive age appropriate nursing care to the high risk or critically ill patient during transport. Acts as a team leader on maternal fetal transports and supports a teamwork philosophy.
When expecting moms have a medical emergency there are two patients who need caremom and baby. Our goal is to ensure the wellbeing of both mom and baby during a transfer. The award-winning Childrens Mercy Transport team partners with experts from our Elizabeth J. FerrellFetal Health Centerto help transport pregnant women safely to a higher level of care. More than 700 pregnant women have received this delicate transport service.
Our experienced team includes a high-risk obstetrical nurse as well as our neonatal critical care transport team which has advanced critical care nurses respiratory therapists and emergency medical team is under the guidance of our Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists who work with the moms doctor to coordinate transport to the best place of care for both mom and her unborn baby based on her condition and location.
The Maternal Fetal Transport service is available to all expecting mothers who are at least 20 weeks gestation and in need of immediate transport teams are in-house 24 hours a day seven days a week ready for immediate dispatch. We are able to provide transport by helicopter ground ambulance turbo prop or jet aircraft. See a map of our coverage area.
Our commitment to excellence in transport medicine has earned our team national and international recognition from the Association of Air Medical Services including:
Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence.
Transport Program of the Year
Fixed-Wing Award of Excellence
Critical Care Ground Award of Excellence
The Childrens Mercy Transport team is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services for ground rotor wing and fixed wing transport.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care through assessment intervention and stabilization for the critically ill transport patient that promotes safety and optimal patient outcomes.
- Promotes a positive relationship with referring/accepting healthcare providers; serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the healthcare team.
- Promotes safe efficient family-centered care to transport patients.
- Promotes continuity of patient care through the documentation process.
- Participates in performance improvement and professional development activities.
Qualifications
- Must be able to meet weight check in max weight 230 lbs.
- Associates Degree required and 3-5 years experience Level III Maternal Care experience; high risk obstetrical care. Direct care nurses hired after September 1 2013 without a BSNmust complete their degree within 5 years of their start date.
- Bachelors Degree preferred and 3-5 years experience Level III Maternal Care experience; high risk obstetrical care
- One of the following: Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
- One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
- RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
- Specialty Certification relevant to units patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Required Upon Hire
Benefits at Childrens Mercy
The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $36.16/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from Home
This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture and beliefs.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
