Paramedic - Emergency Department, Days

Overview:

PiedmontHenryEmergencyDepartment

• 0 visits per year

• Licensed for 59beds

• 3/4:1Patient to RNRatio

• Level III trauma center

• Triage andAssessmentof patientcomplaint

• Medical screening exam by a qualifiedmedical provider and treatmentplanbased on assessment

• AppropriateDrug Therapy

• Management of critically ill patients

• Patientdischargeeducation

• Fully AccreditedStroke Center

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

• Multidisciplinary team in the EDincludes: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.

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• 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