Paramedic (8A-8P) - Advanced Care at Home

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is launching a pediatric Mobile Integrated Health program. We are hiring a Paramedic (8A-8P) in Orlando, FL to join the Advanced Care at Home team. The role provides skilled clinical services in patients' homes under physician or AP directions.

Required are NREMT-P, BLS, PALS, ACLS, and at least 1 year ALS pre-hospital experience. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential for transporting equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and graduation from an accredited paramedic program
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (NREMT-P) is required
• American Heart Association BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and prioritize care in home settings
• Coordinate telehealth visits with ACaH providers and RNs
• Set up home equipment and technology as directed
• Implement individualized care plans under physician/provider direction
• Maintain airway management and IV/medication administration proficiency
• Document care and communicate clearly with the team

Skills

NREMT-P

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PALS

ACLS

Driver's license

Inter-individual communication

Education

High School Diploma + accredited paramedic program

Tools

EMR/EHR proficiency

Job description

Paramedic (8A-8P) - Advanced Care at Home (Finance)

Nemours Children's Health is proud to announce the launch of the nation's first pediatric Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program as part of our groundbreaking Advanced Care at Home (ACaH) initiative. We are currently hiring a paramedics to join this transformative model of care, which is reshaping how pediatric healthcare is delivered. This is a full-time (8A-8P) position in Orlando, FL.

As a MIH Paramedic, you are an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team providing advanced care in the home to patients and their caregivers. You will be responsible for providing skilled clinical services to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, problem solving and independent decision-making skills.
• Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.
• Must be able to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe, reliable vehicle that is capable of transporting reasonable amounts of equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• Practices within the designated scope of practice
• Perform patient assessment and prioritize care based on assessment.
• Perform home safety assessment.
• Facilitate telehealth videos with ACaH providers and RNs, when needed.
• Assist with in-home set-up of equipment, devices, and technology, as directed by ACaH providers and RNs.
• Implement individualized patient plan of care as directed by ACaH providers and RNs.
• Continuously re-assess patient and perform advanced role skills according to standard protocols or on-line physician/provider direction.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings and recognize clinical deterioration.
• Administer and monitor medications as outlined by ACaH policies and procedures within scope of practice.
• Document patient care as specified by department and hospital guidelines.
• Promote family centered care.
• Maintain proficiency in airway management
• Maintain proficiency in Peripheral IV insertion and fluid administration.
• Maintain proficiency in C-Spine restriction and splinting.
• Maintain proficiency in Needle thoracentesis.
• Maintain proficiency in Intraosseous needle placement.
• Coordinate and manage supplies and equipment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in and support research studies, evidence-based practice projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

Communication

• Maintain an open line of communication with the ACaH team throughout the patient encounter.
• Communicate all pertinent patient information in both written and verbal form.
• Provide written and verbal report to receiving provider in an organized and timely manner.
• Complete visit documentation.

Safety

• Maintain vehicle in clean and neat working order and ensure adequate inventories of supplies; complete all equipment and safety checks as soon as possible during shift.
• Provide prompt notification of deficiencies identified during safety checks.
• Anticipate patient needs and secure proper equipment and personnel.
• Promptly communicate safety and equipment concerns per policy.

Management

• Maintain transport vehicle readiness, include cleanliness, equipment and supplies.
• Recognize recurring problems and participate in their resolution.
• Participate in ACaH data collection.
• Actively participate in patient review and performance improvement projects.
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited paramedic program (through a professional institute or a college/university) required
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-P) (Required)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• Certifications from the State of Delaware (DE certifications prior to hire and orientation) Maryland, and Pennsylvania within first 120 Days of hire (Required)
• Specialty certification (PNCCT, CCEMTP, FP-C) (Preferred)
• At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Required)
• 2 years: At least 2 years of related experience (Preferred)

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .