RN Transport Nurse

Our promise to you

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits
• Schedule: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Address: 601 E ROLLINS ST
• City: ORLANDO
• State: Florida
• Postal Code: 32803

About the role

• Practices autonomously in accordance with professional nursing standards and departmental protocols, assessing, interpreting, and reporting diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition.
• Administers and calculates medications, monitoring patient responses according to protocols.
• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Provides emergency care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Transports patients safely, remaining alert to hazards and using radio communications effectively.
• Obtains nursing histories and evaluates age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms.
• Develops and modifies individualized care plans, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Communicates patient updates to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of department systems and equipment.
• Supervises and coordinates patient transfers and transport logistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively deliver patient care while in transport via the confined spaces and unique environment of specialty care ambulance, rotor wing aircraft, and fixed wing aircraft [Required]
• Critical care nursing knowledge [Required]
• Basic computer skills, with the ability to navigate Microsoft Windows based programs [Required]
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise the plan of care according to patient outcomes [Required]
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems [Preferred]

Education

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 2+ Acute care experience [Required]
• 2+ Critical care experience [Preferred]
• 2+ ED experience [Preferred]
• 2+ Transport RN experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• If working in PICU/NICU: must have a minimum of 4,000 hours RN experience, which includes 2,000 hours of Level II or Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience (per Florida state rule 64J).

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) [Preferred] OR Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$33.08 - $58.04

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: