Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Pine Mountain Valley (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support nursing and physician teams in delivering age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education for patients and families, and safe, effective care delivery.

The Paramedic will participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, and supervise unlicensed personnel as needed. The position requires BCLS/ACLS, with PALS training or within 6 months of start date.

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma required
• 1 year Paramedic experience preferred
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required upon hire and within 6 months for PALS for new hires
• GA Licensed Paramedic (LP) current certification required; National Registry preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Educate patients and families; collect information.
• Communicate effectively with care team.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Provide patient advocacy and teaching; support performance improvement.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel as applicable.

Skills

Communication

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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