Shift: Nights,12-hour shifts. The Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Service operates 24/7 so holidays and weekends will be expected.
Department: Women's and Children's Transport Services
Compensation:

·        Base Pay Range: $36.19 - $52.67/hour, based on experience

·       Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift and $3.00 per hour for weekend shift

·        Sign-On Bonus: $15,000.00

o   Note:  Details will be provided during the HR interview. 

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and resourceful nurse to join our Children’s Hospital Transport team — a role designed for those who thrive in fast-paced, critical care environments. This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate leader who brings clinical expertise, quick decision-making, and a commitment to providing life-saving care to neonatal and pediatric patients during transport. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, prioritizes safety at every step, and is driven to make a difference for some of our most vulnerable patients. If you’re someone who embraces collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes, we want you on our team. Join MU Health Care, where your skills and compassion will have a lasting impact on young lives and their families

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

·        Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

·        Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

·        Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

·        Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

·        Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

·        See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide nursing care during transport from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Perform advanced skills and procedures as approved by the Medical Director(s). Communicate educational needs to the medical base supervisor and medical education coordinator. Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up.

Assess the inpatient's condition and nursing needs, set goals, and prescribe appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes. Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned nursing unit. Complete thorough patient care documentation.

Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's self-report and pain symptoms promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment (0-10 numerical scale, FACES, or the FLACC.) Demonstrate an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educate patients and parents or guardians about their medications and care.

Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist pilot as requested, such as radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Maintain adequate supplies onboard the aircraft or ambulance to deliver patient care. Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Report medical equipment failures and initiate repair of equipment as directed.

Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory, educational, and clinical experiences.

Participate in committees, planned outreach marketing and education activities, projects, research, and publishing opportunities. Assist in continuing education and serve as a resource to other departments within MU Health Care. Participate in departmental quality improvement activities. Act as a preceptor and participate in orienting new employees and students as assigned.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of critical care or emergency RN experience.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Illinois Board of Nursing RN licensure within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Advanced certification in one of the following within three (3) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:

--Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN); or

--Peds or Neonatal Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN); or

--Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB); or

--Certified Neonate/Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) or Registered Nurse Certified Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or bachelor’s degree in health-related field.

Neonate and pediatric nursing experience.

 Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 100 lbs. Maximum weight of 230 lbs with flight suit, boots, and helmet on their person.

 This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.