Neopeds transport nurse 90%25, (university campus)

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Emergency Medicine, Transport Services is seeking a part-time (90%) Staff Nurse for the NeoPeds Transport program. The NeoPeds Transport program works in collaboration with AirCare to provide high level, compassionate, emergency, and critical care services to referring hospitals by rotor wing and ground ambulance transfer. The NeoPeds team maintains a highly experienced medical staff, incorporating the latest technology in aviation, medical equipment, pharmacology, and continuing education. Our helicopters and specialty transport ground ambulances rapidly transport critically ill neonates and pediatric patients using AirCare and our MobileCare ground Transport Vehicles. Additionally, the NeoPeds Staff Nurse will provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards.

NeoPeds Transport Staff Nurse Position Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responds to neonatal and pediatric patient requests up to age 8.99, excluding trauma or burn, via air or ground transport.
• Participates in physical assessment of patient and initiates/continues care per AirCare protocol/Medical Control; ongoing assessment and troubleshooting; communicate patient status, history and treatment en route and upon arrival.
• Monitors and manages airway and ventilation.
• Administers medications including oral, rectal, sublingual, nasal, topical, otic, ophthalmic, endotracheal, inhalation, enteral, parenteral, and intraosseous routes.
• Responsible for oxygen therapy and monitoring, cardiac monitoring, cardioversion, defibrillation and transthoracic pacing.
• Responsible for peripheral intravenous (IV), intraosseous (IO), and Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) insertions, maintenance and monitoring, maintaining medicated IV’s.
• Performs venous blood samples, urine samples, assist clinician in tube thoracostomy (manage and monitor the chest tube and thoracic draining system; monitoring internal pacemakers; monitor and access arterial lines; monitor and access central venous lines, including hemodynamic monitoring.
• Demonstrates and practices competency and proficiency in advanced life support measures including oral intubation, RSI, intraosseous, needle thoracostomy, UVC, need cricothyroidotomy.
• Checks all supplies, equipment, and medications at the beginning of each shift, and restocks as needed.
• Practices and maintains a safe working environment at all times. Consistently incorporates and practices an attitude of safety with regards to patient, crew, and self in accordance with FAA regulations and AirCare/NeoPeds Protocols.
• Communicates any pertinent changes in patient condition or disposition and report unusual incidents.
• Performs related and routine clerical tasks pursuant to performing the aforementioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Become one of Iowa's best nurses. Join the nursing team at Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—As a three-time winner of the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program®, UI Health Care offers you the opportunity to advance your nursing skills. Work in an environment where your co-workers are committed to excellence, education, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing evidence based, family-centered care while working and learning with a full interdisciplinary team.

Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 90% Schedule: 36 hours per week/144 hours per four-week scheduling block (Rotating 12-hour shifts). Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off. Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation will be at 100% schedule. Orientation duration may vary.

Staff Type: SEIU

Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Education Requirement:

• An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of three (3) years RN neonatal ICU, level III nursery, or PICU experience or three (3) years RN pediatric emergency nursing within the last six months is required.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer skills/competency

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa is required by the date of hire.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Must obtain an applicable specialty certification within 2 years of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
• If Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Neonatal Pediatric Transport experience is desired.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact John-Hixson@uiowa.edu.