Paramedic - ED, Nights

Piedmont-Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Paramedic who will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision by a Registered Nurse or Physician. The Paramedic will help educate patients and families, gather information, and use technology to support safe, effective care.

The candidate should have a GED or high school diploma and 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred. Required licenses include BCLS, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of start; Georgia paramedic license on hire;

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision of RN/Physician.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Support patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement and supervision of unlicensed personnel.

Education

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 180 Days Required and
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newnan Hospital