Paramedic Emergency Department Nights

AdventHealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated Paramedic for its Daytona Beach location. In this full-time position, you will provide essential patient care, monitor patient conditions, and execute medical protocols while collaborating closely with healthcare teams. Join us in extending the healing ministry and making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Student Loan Repayment Program

Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a paramedic program.
• Valid State Licensure as a Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and attends to clinical needs under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed.
• Engages with patients to provide education and support.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Completion of a paramedic program

High School graduate or equivalent

Associates of Science (AS) degree

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach – 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach, FL 32117

The role you’ll contribute:

The Paramedic performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Adheres to the AdventHealth corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Attaches 12 lead EKG's and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing. Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician.
• Inserts peripheral IV's, hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site. Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transports stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen > 50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies RN to transport patient to specialty units.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams (i.e., set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc.) Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, application of dressings, etc. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET), keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, and concern, demonstrating a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and to ensure that the patients have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, that care givers names are on the boards (applicable campuses), and that patient and family needs are exceeded.
• Performs accurate order entry within Epic.
• Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture. Participates in obtaining medical history and allergies. Performs initial focused intake assessment and throughout shift including physical, mental, social and spiritual. Participates in education and discharge planning using established education materials. Supervised by assigned RN or designee to that care zone.
• Administers ACLS medications when physician present at bedside
• Executes verbal order for medications and treatments limited to protocols, performs, documents appropriately, and adheres to Medication Administration policy
• Maintains (room and work area organization and stocking levels) per 5 S principles. Maintains rooms and work area cleanliness
• Manages phone calls, notifies physician of all back results, orders diets, etc. Relieves HUC as assigned
• Performs administrative duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit
• Medical Management and Treatment protocols to be supervised by ED Medical Director

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Completion of a paramedic program
• Valid State Licensure as a Paramedic
• One year healthcare, ED, or field experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
• AVADE – Personal Safety Training Work Place Violence

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates of Science (AS) degree
• One year ED OR pre-hospital paramedic experience
• Monitor Tech cross-training
• Critical Care Paramedic Program completion