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Patient Transport - Access Center RN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $38.00
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with employee premiums paid after three years
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
caregiver leave
adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job Description

Children's Health is a renowned pediatric healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children. Affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health combines advanced medical treatments, research, and compassionate care to create an exceptional patient and family experience. The organization is committed to providing high-quality pediatric care through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy for children's health within the communities it serves. As a leading pediatric healthcare institution, Children's Health prioritizes not only the clinical outcomes but also the holistic experience of its patients and their families, ensuring every interaction contributes positively to children's overall well-being.

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Job Requirements

  • Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years nursing experience in critical care or emergency department
  • Current Texas professional nursing license
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Certified Flight Communicator with one year of experience
  • FEMA ICS 100 and 200 certifications
  • Preferred paramedic or EMT licensure or certification

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent
  • At least two years of nursing experience in critical care or emergency department
  • FEMA ICS 100 and 200 certifications
  • Current professional nursing license in Texas
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Certified Flight Communicator with at least one year of experience
  • Preferred licensure or certification as paramedic or EMT

Job Duties

  • Provide oversight for all clinical escalations and notify Access Center Medical Director as appropriate
  • Manage system level bed capacity and triage patient needs for ICU and complex admissions
  • Facilitate daily shift huddles for bed management including physician and Access Center huddles
  • Escalate capacity constraints or concerns to Access Center leadership and Medical Director
  • Apply clinical expertise to triage and prioritize referrals collaboratively with Access Center staff
  • Follow policies and guidelines for patient referrals and transport team requests
  • Coordinate correct team configurations, transport modes, and equipment based on patient acuity
  • Complete rapid assessments for appropriate consulting physician contact and escalate for Medical Director evaluation when needed
  • Author and distribute twelve-hour reports
  • Track and resolve referral delays
  • Monitor system-wide bed capacity and assist communication specialists during bed alerts
  • Support transport staff with problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Promote educational efforts and provide staff training materials
  • Audit intake calls and participate in call reviews to identify improvements
  • Review Safelink reports related to the Access Center
  • Identify and resolve barriers for complex transports and facilitate team huddles at shift start
  • Utilize crisis incident stress management for staff debriefings
  • Ensure thorough hand-off communications between shifts to maintain safe operations and service continuity

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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