Paramedic Nurse Extender: Patient Advocacy & Acute Care

Jobtome; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. You will facilitate age-appropriate care, educate families, and participate in the full care cycle while ensuring safety and advocating for patients.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, as well as oversight of unlicensed staff and ongoing teaching.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• Licenses: BLS, ACLS required; PALS within 6 months of start date; Georgia Paramedic license required; NR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate care and maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and families; collect information and communicate effectively.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Advocate for patients; provide teaching and oversee unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Paramedic skills

Patient education

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. You will facilitate age-appropriate care, educate families, and participate in the full care cycle while ensuring safety and advocating for patients.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, as well as oversight of unlicensed staff and ongoing teaching.