Transport Nurse RN Part Time Nights

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is proud of the full range of quality services we provide. Since 1971, we have dedicated our efforts to meet and serve the medical needs of our growing community. We were the first hospital in Orange County to offer residents an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Thrombectomy Receiving Center certified by The Joint Commission. We are one of only two certified Pediatric ICUs in Orange County and the only hospital in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach with a Level III Neonatal ICU. We�re proud of the efforts of our physicians, nurses and staff who strive to provide you with the best care possible.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

The Transport Registered Nurse is primarily responsible for all aspects of patient care, before, during, and after transport of Critical Care patients from one department to another. The Transport Registered Nurse must adequately assess the patient and in conjunction with the sending department staff to determine the patient�s needs for transport. The Transport Registered Nurse must maintain a high performance level in quality, service, critical nursing skills and critical thinking. The Transport Registered Nurse must be familiar with and adhere to Regulatory Standards and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Policies and Procedure.

Essential Duties:
Responsible for validating patient identification using three patient identifiers and verifying correct destination prior to transport.
Responsible for all aspects of patient care before, during, and after transport of patient from one destination to another.
Responsible for initiating BLS/ACLS protocols in the event of an emergency.
Other duties as assigned by department director.

Transportation of patients requiring Critical Care/ACLS support within the hospital and during on-campus transport via ambulance.

Required:
Current California R.N. Licensure.
Current BLS and ACLS Certifications.
Minimum of (1) year nursing experience in Critical Care Setting.
Exercises excellent observation and sound nursing judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate care needs.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision; excellent organizational skills.
Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
Preferred:
Previous Critical Care Transport Experience.
The hospital, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to combine any of the above required experiences, or to consider applicants other work related experience in order to meet the above mentioned requirements.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.