Paramedic - ED, Nights - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, GA is hiring a Paramedic Nurse Extender who operates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and maintain a safe environment.

You will educate patients and families, collect information, communicate effectively, and participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care while overseeing unlicensed personnel.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• 1 year Paramedic experience preferred.
• BLS/ACLS required; PALS within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care in a safe environment.
• Educate patients and families and document information clearly.
• Collaborate with RN/Physician and supervise unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

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 Columbus Midtown