Paramedic - ED - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Alabama is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. This role emphasizes patient advocacy, teaching, and performance improvement while ensuring safe, age-appropriate care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of paramedic experience preferred, and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications with LP license in GA and National Registry preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required upon hire; LP license in GA and National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and families, collect information, and communicate effectively using technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care; provide patient advocacy and teaching.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

LP - Licensed Paramedic

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