Emergency Department Partner

changes in patient needs. Code Blue Team responder. Maintains equipment in working order Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description The Emergency Department Partner (EDP) is a health care professional whose primary focus is to respond to, assess, and triage emergent, urgent, and non-urgent requests for medical care; apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills necessary to determine patient physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial needs; administer medications, interpret and use diagnostic findings to implement treatment; provide complex care; and facilitate access to higher levels of care when the needs of the patient exceeds the capability level of a licensed paramedic. As an integral member of the Emergency Department care team, the EDP will understand and integrate into the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regard to the patient’s growth and development process. The EDP will perform job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Essential Job Functions Performs assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools. Performs patient care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively. Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations. Keeps up to date in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) National scope of practice by utilizing current EMS and healthcare literature for information and problem solving. Evaluates the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions, treatments, and therapies. Recommends revision in the care plan according to changes in patient needs. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster #J-18808-Ljbffr Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago