Paramedic - ED, Nights - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Georgia seeks a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will ensure a safe environment and educate patients and families while gathering information and using technology.

You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, while supervising unlicensed personnel and promoting performance improvement.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required or to be obtained per policy.
• Licensed Paramedic in state and national registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patients.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and utilize technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and support performance improvement.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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:

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