Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you’ll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.
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 air and ground transport process. The PCCT RN assumes clinical decision making responsibility, based on in depth assessment of the patient’s 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.
- Unrestricted California RN license
- BSN required
- MSN preferred
- 3 years full time (at least 4000 hours) nursing experience in pediatric critical care, dedicated pediatric emergency department, or neonatal intensive care (PICU/NICU) required. Tertiary, Quaternary, or Academic medical center preferred.
- BLS – AHA or ARC
- ACLS Required within six months of hire (AHA Only)
- PALS Required within six months of hire (AHA Only)
- NRP Required within six months of hire
- One of the following specialty certifications is required within two years of hire
- Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN)
- Certified Transport Nurse (CTRN)
- Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)
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