Paramedic - ED, Nights - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Cusseta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support safe, culturally sensitive patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. You will help with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services while advocating for patients and supervising unlicensed staff.

The candidate should hold a high school diploma or GED, have 1 year of paramedic experience preferred, and possess a Georgia paramedic license (and

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• Current Georgia Paramedic license and National Registry preferred.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required or to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services.
• Provide patient advocacy, teaching, and oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Paramedic license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Licensed Paramedic (LP)

Education

High School Diploma or 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:

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 PreferredLicenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required andACLS Upon Hire Required andPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days RequiredLP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry PreferredBusiness Unit : Company Name:

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Columbus Midtown