Paramedic 2 - Emergency Room - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks newly licensed Paramedics for an exciting opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. This role emphasizes hands-on hospital-based care and critical exposure to various intensive care settings. Paramedics will work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, ensuring safe and quality patient care. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Join a vibrant community where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and transport patients safely.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team during handovers.
• Utilize problem-solving models to resolve patient issues.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Ventilator Management

Airway Management

Medication Management

Patient Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

**Organization:**

Emergency Services 10

**Job Summary:**

This program is intended for newly licensed Paramedics. It emphasizes additional didactic and critical care exposure, with hands-on hospital-based care of the acutely ill patient. While the primary focus of the clinical experience is the Adult ED, clinical experiences in other intensive care settings, including Trauma, Medical, and Neuro ICUs, are included to promote a better understanding of the continuum of care.

The Paramedic will independently work off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols and deliver patient care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice, aligned with Vanderbilt's protocols. Paramedics are responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care during transport and handover.

**SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:**

Our paramedics work three 12-hour shifts per week in the emergency room. We currently have openings for Day shift (7a-7p) and Night shift (7p-7a), which include evening, night, and weekend layered shift differentials. Weekend shifts are every other Saturday and Sunday.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Actively participate with the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
2. Transport patients via various modes, providing ALS and Critical Care management for all ages.
3. Respond to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, or other contracted events.
4. Utilize problem-solving models to resolve patient issues and implement solutions with the healthcare team.
5. Identify patient and unit problems, find solutions, and follow through on implementation.
6. Communicate patient handovers effectively to the healthcare team.
7. Perform additional duties as assigned.

**TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:**

1. Ventilator Management (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in ventilator management, generally under supervision.
2. Critical Thinking (Novice): Demonstrates clarity, accuracy, and sound evidence in task completion.
3. Airway Establishing (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in airway management, generally under supervision.
4. Medication Management (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in medication management, including assessment and review of medication histories.
5. Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Fundamental proficiency in patient assessment and stabilization, generally under supervision.

Allied health professionals support healthcare services in various settings, crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence and patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Vanderbilt is known for leadership in medical science and compassionate patient care.

**Core Accountabilities:**

• Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks impacting teams.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes data to resolve issues with little precedent.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced skills across areas.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance as a team lead.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, maintains relationships, and communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves with compassion, solves complex problems, and offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Focuses on quality, continuous improvement, and safety.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, manages resources, and makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and embraces change.

**Position Qualifications:**

**Responsibilities:**

**Certifications:**

LIC-Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Licensure-Others, LIC-Tennessee Driver’s License - F Endorsement - Tennessee

**Work Experience:**

Relevant work experience, 1 year preferred.

**Education:**

High School Diploma or GED required.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.