Paramedic - ED, WEO, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA seeks a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician. You will assist in assessment, planning, and evaluation of health care services while educating patients and families.

The role emphasizes advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and overseeing unlicensed staff to maintain quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of paramedic experience preferred.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS within 6 months of start date.
• GA Licensed Paramedic certification required; National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision of RN/Physician.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information and communicate effectively; utilize technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and contribute to performance improvement.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

GA Licensed Paramedic (GA)

National Registry 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:

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 120 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 Newnan Hospital