Paramedic - Emergency Department, Nights

Overview:

Â

Â

Piedmont Henry Emergency DepartmentÂ

Â

• 75000-90000 visits per yearÂ

• Licensed for 59Â bedsÂ

• 3/4:1Â Patient to RNÂ RatioÂ

• Level III trauma centerÂ

• Triage and Assessment of patient complaintÂ

• Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessmentÂ

• Appropriate Drug TherapyÂ

• Management of critically ill patientsÂ

• Patient discharge education Â

• Fully Accredited Stroke Center Â

• Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with EDÂ

• Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.  Â

Â

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

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

• 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 120 Days Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital