Job Description

This job is located in Lancaster.

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Pediatric Specialty Care has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Nurse (RN or LPN)!

 

Since 1993, Pediatric Specialty Care has been successfully caring for medically fragile and technology dependent children. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

 

This position is Monday-Friday with varied hours depending up the resident schedules. Flexibility during the week is required.

Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Relaxing employee lounge with free iced/hot coffee, Strong leadership, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program, Uniform Provided Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a Transport Nurse (RN) to assist in the transport of our children to their appointments outside the facility. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the transport of our children to their appointments outside the facility
• Screen and provide an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator & respiratory clients
• Consult with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol and make written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment
• Inform residents or qualified representative about care and treatment plan and possible outcomes of treatment, or lack of treatment if resident refuses participation in a respiratory rehabilitation program
• Identify problems and develop a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations
• Initiate ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with the physician’s orders; maintain required contact with physician
• Maintain written records, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of residents receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies
• Attend, as necessary, and provide input at the Resident Care Planning (RCP) meetings for interdisciplinary team and the Resident/Family Care Plan Review Meeting; complete required documentation after the meetings
• Record resident’s plan of care in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan as required or as needed
• Contribute to the completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the established time frame and incorporate the results in the plan of care when appropriate
• Confer with personnel of other departments and provide required training to meet special needs of residents

Qualifications:

• Valid PA State license/registration to practice as Registered Licensed Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of two (2) years (RN) nursing experience
• Associates of Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required
• Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required

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Pediatric Specialty Care expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

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