Responsibilities
The Pediatric Critical Care Transport (PCCT) RN is an expert clinician in the nursing care of complex Pediatric and Neonatal patients requiring ICU and telemetry care during the transport process, including fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, and ground ambulance transport.
The PCCT RN assumes clinical decision making responsibility, based on in depth assessment of the patients needs and the patient care environment.
The PCCT RN provides leadership in patient transport, by collaborating with the transport medical control physician and other healthcare professionals, and utilizing standardized procedures to provide best patient outcomes.
As a clinical expert, the PCCT RN uses evidence-based knowledge to mentor and improve the skill level of colleagues and staff from referring institutions.
Qualifications
Current valid California Registered Nursing License required
BSN required
BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS required
Specialty certification CCRN, C-NPT or other transport related specialty certificate required
Minimum of three years tertiary level pediatric and/or neonatal critical care experience.
Tertiary level Pediatric transport experience desirable.
Must be able to pass initial and annual air physiology and aircraft training competencies.
Initial and annual competencies, clinical skills labs and simulation, initial and annual department competencies, and competencies and standards required by identified agencies and UCLA Health.
Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment
Skill in developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress
Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care
Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters
Ability to delegate tasks in a management style that is consistent with promoting leadership and teamwork
Knowledge base to provide education to patients, families, and other staff regarding clinical and patient care issues
Ability to use proper body mechanics outlined in the Safe Patient Handling and Movement Plan
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.