Paramedic - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville in Cartersville, GA, seeks a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support acute patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, educate patients and families, and advocate for patients.

Required credentials include GED, Georgia Paramedic license, BCLS and ACLS on hire, with PALS training within 6 months. National Registry preferred; 1 year paramedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire required.
• ACLS upon hire required.
• PALS within 6 months of start date (within 180 days) required.
• Licensed Paramedic in Georgia upon hire required.
• National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and families, collect information, and communicate effectively.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and provide patient advocacy and teaching.

Skills

Paramedic

Education

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 Cartersville