Hot Job Paramedic

Davita Inc.; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Paramedic to join their emergency department team in Crete, Nebraska. In this essential role, you'll provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of medical professionals, utilizing your skills in emergency response and patient management. The ideal candidate will be licensed, certified, and committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring excellent patient experiences in alignment with the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• NE Paramedic licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and manage illness or injury for emergency patients.
• Provide patient care including IV management and monitoring vital signs.
• Accompany patients during transport requiring Advanced Life Support.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

IV management

Airway management

Vital signs interpretation

Education

Paramedic program graduation

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Performs patient care including initial assessment, procedures and/or administration of medications for patients in the hospital under the direction and or supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.


• Performs service excellence must-haves to achieve an excellent patient/customer experience.


• Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcome to help improve department operations.


• Performs all job functions under the direction or supervision of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.


• Performs initial assessment and management of illness or injury to emergency department patients according to written orders and/or direct physician orders within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within Nebraska state regulations.


• Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures such as but not limited to: IV management, airway management, medication administration and monitoring and interpretation of vital signs.


• Accompanies patients requiring Advanced Life Support during transport.


• Attends monthly staff meetings as well as complete all mandatory training.


• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of emergency room, supplies and equipment.


• Emergency Preparedness responsibilities as assigned.


• Participates in quarterly trauma rounds as assigned.


• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.


• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):

• Graduating from a Paramedic program - required


• Obtaining NE Paramedic licensure - required


• Clean, valid driver's license - required


• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - required


• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - required


• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - required


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required within one (1) year of hire


• Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - required within two (2) years of hire