Night Shift Paramedic — Critical Care & Patient Advocacy

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The role emphasizes safe care, education for patients and families, accurate information gathering and effective communication using available technology.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year Paramedic experience preferred, and current BCLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months if new), and GA Paramedic licensure; NR licensure

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (CPR) required upon hire.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required upon hire.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required; new paramedics to specialty must complete within 6 months (180 days).
• LP - Licensed Paramedic current in the State of Georgia required; National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively and use technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health care delivery.
• Provide patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement and oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The role emphasizes safe care, education for patients and families, accurate information gathering and effective communication using available technology.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year Paramedic experience preferred, and current BCLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months if new), and GA Paramedic licensure; NR licensure