Paramedic PRN

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within regulatory and policy guidelines. You will gather data, monitor vitals, administer treatments, and ensure safety in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role requires Florida Paramedic licensure, graduate from an approved program, and AHAs ACLS/BLS/PALS; CPI training is needed for Behavioral Health, with 1 year field or hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Paramedic program.
• Current State of Florida Paramedic License.
• American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, PALS.
• CPI training required for Behavioral Health.
• One year experience as Paramedic in the field or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and perform dressing changes.
• Perform safe patient handling including turning, positioning, and transfers.
• Provide patient care under physician/RN supervision per orders and policy.
• Facilitate patient transfer to floors and assist with patient flow.
• Document administered care in patient records promptly.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and reports to RN/Charge RN/LPN.
• Administer and document prescribed medications per hospital policy.
• Receive and relay reports from EMS.

Skills

Paramedic License

ACLS

BLS

PALS

CPI Training

Field Experience

Education

Associate Degree

Paramedic Certification

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Paramedic PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Largo Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are seeking a Paramedic for our Emergency Department Team. As our Paramedic, you will provide high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision/mission/values of the organization.

Delegated tasks may include:

• You will obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, apply ice/heat as directed, and perform simple non-sterile dressing changes.
• You will perform safe patient handling that may include turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer, assistance walking, oxygen use and suction use.
• You are responsible and accountable for providing patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and/or RN/Charge RN in accordance with physicians' orders, and established policy and procedure.
• You will facilitate patient transfer to floors, and assist with patient flow.
• You will accurately document the administration of care in the patient record in a timely manner.
• You will identify and proactively communicate any changes in patient condition, results, behavior, observations, or complaints and reports to RN/Charge RN/LPN.
• Administers and documents prescribed medications to patients in accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines.
• Takes report from EMS.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of approved Paramedic program.
• Current State of Florida Paramedic License
• American Heart Association ACL, BLS, PALS
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health
• One year experience as Paramedic in the field or Hospital setting preferred

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Paramedic
• Associate Degree

Benefits

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Florida Largo Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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