Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under supervision by a Professional Registered Nurse or Physician. You will educate patients and families, maintain a safe environment, and participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Responsibilities include patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and oversight of unlicensed personnel, with emphasis on culturally sensitive care and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• Licenses: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and state/national paramedic certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information and communicate effectively.
• Utilize technology in care delivery and documentation.

Skills

Educating patients and families

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

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