Registered Nurse Pediatric AirLife Transport

About This Role

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, to pediatric patients during air transport, ensuring safety as the highest priority.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope of practice from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough patient care documentation
• Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Communicate educational needs to the Clinical Director, Medical Transport and maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, and training
• Maintain knowledge in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife
• Function as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and debriefings, completing necessary documentation, and assisting the pilot as requested
• Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities
• Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned
• Participate regularly in HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife meetings, activities, projects and committees

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent pediatric critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five (5) years
• Current RN licenses(s) for states of practice
• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent
• TNCC required

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred
• Minimum three (3) years' recent pediatric critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five (5) years

Nice to Have

• BSN preferred
• Previous transport/flight experience preferred

Benefits

Certifications