Paramedic - ED, Nights

Piedmont; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support adult and pediatric patients under supervision of an RN or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care in a safe environment.

You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, advocate for patients, educate families, and oversee unlicensed personnel. Georgia LP certification required; BLS/ACLS/PALS licenses expected upon hire.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• BCLS, ACLS required; PALS required with start-date timeframe.
• Licensed Paramedic in GA required; National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment; educate patients and families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and utilize technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Provide patient advocacy, teaching, and oversee unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Teaching

Performance improvement

Team supervision

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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.

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.

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

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

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

• 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 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