Paramedic ED

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is looking for a dedicated ED Paramedic to join our emergency department team in Florida. The role involves patient-centered care, data collection, monitoring vital signs, and administering treatments within scope of practice.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe patient care and efficient flow through the ED. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and Paramedic licensure, with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Graduate accredited Program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Assists in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system. Maintains clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Receives patient report from EMS by radio and/or receives EMS hand-off reports at facility.
• Obtains and documents initial vital signs and monitors vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Documents the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.

Skills

Paramedic

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CPI

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Paramedic ED you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Palms West Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The ED Paramedic provides high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision/mission/values of the organization.

• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Assists in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system. Maintains clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Receives patient report from EMS by radio and/or receives EMS hand-off reports at facility.
• Participates in patient placement as needed. Obtains and documents initial vital signs and monitors vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Performs testing, specimen retrieval, therapeutic procedures, monitoring, or other functions, as ordered by the medical provider(s), within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.
• Documents the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.
• Monitors patient for therapeutic response.
• Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Transports monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas.
• Inspects patient environment and eliminates any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implements fall precautions as needed.
• Responds promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Responds appropriately to emergency or crisis or situations. Involves and educates the patient/family/caregiver(s) in the patient’s care.
• Stocks, checks, and cleans equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets, as appropriate.
• Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Participates as an engaged, active member of the healthcare team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement".

What qualifications you will need

• High School Diploma/GED or Graduate accredited Program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Current Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Paramedic
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

No Travel Required

Benefits

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children's Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community.

We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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