Paramedic - ED - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Pine Mountain Valley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, patient education, and safe environment maintenance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred, and current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. State Paramedic licensure is preferred, with responsibility for unlicensed personnel

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care delivery.

Education

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

Job description

Overview:

The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Responsibilities:

The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Qualifications:Education

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown