Paramedic PRN

Paramedic PositionEducation:EMT course graduateParamedic school graduateExperience/Skills:Possesses general knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the therapeutic modalities for intervention of each specific arrhythmiaShows an overall understanding of Emergency Room patient care practicesPossesses or is willing to acquire the special knowledge and skills required to implement safe, immediate and effective care to each Emergency Room patientFunctions well in stressful and true emergency situationsDemonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients and visitorsCooperates with law enforcement agencies, coroners, physicians, and all other hospital staffIdentifies and assesses problems and situations accurately while exercising good judgmentEstablishes effective working relationships with physicians and other professional staffHas the ability to care for patients of all populationsRequired Licenses/Certifications:Successful completion of Paramedic State Board ExamParamedic CertificationCPRACLS/PALS prior to completion of orientationWorking Conditions:Requires adapting quickly and efficiently to stressful situationsRequires control of the entire Emergency Room setting during stressful encountersRoutine Responsibilities:Behavioral Expectations:Consistently complies with established Behavioral ExpectationsPatient Care Duties:Exhibits competency in paramedic skillsPractices critical thinkingExhibits knowledge on patient prioritizationAssesses patients for changes/improvementsUnderstands and follows care plans for all patient populationsCollaborates with ER physiciansAssists nursing staff with implementation of Nursing Bundle tacticsUnderstands and applies policies and Standards of CareProvides psych/social supportProvides patient educationAssists with follow-up instruction and post-discharge follow-up phone callsMedication Administration:Uses 5 RightsUnderstands IV pump useRecognizes medication side effects and interactionsUnderstands medication calculations and medication compounding/dispensingPossesses knowledge of critical dripsPractices appropriate use of pyxisComplies with scanning of medicationsAccurately educates patients on medicationsUnit Responsibilities:Practices organization skillsParticipates in inventory/stock controlInvolved in Performance Improvement ProjectsCompletes department-specific education and annual skills dayParticipates in general cleaning and appropriate refrigerator useAccurately completes patient reporting and hand offCompletes delegation of tasksAdheres to laws and regulationsDocumentation:Understands and practices downtime proceduresEnsures appropriate documentation for medication passes and wastePerforms hourly rounding and completes documentationCompletes vital sign documentationReconciles medication listsCompletes hand offs and reports (telephone and bedside)Routinely uses and completes whiteboard documentationPerforms daily checks (temperature checks, crash carts, etc.)