Paramedic Nurse Extender: Elevate Patient Care

Piedmont Healthcare; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, patient advocacy, and collaboration in care delivery across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, BCLS and ACLS upon hire, PALS within 6 months if needed, and GA Paramedic certification upon hire (NR

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic is preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) Certification upon hire is required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification upon hire is required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required or completed within 6 months of start date.
• Licensed Paramedic in the State of Georgia upon hire is required.
• National Registry Paramedic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and utilize technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care delivery.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and provide patient advocacy, teaching, and performance improvement.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care, patient advocacy, and collaboration in care delivery across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, BCLS and ACLS upon hire, PALS within 6 months if needed, and GA Paramedic certification upon hire (NR