Emergency Room Paramedic Night Shift - PRN

36102 Navicent Health Medical Center - Emergency Department

Part time

PRN 0.1 FTE, shifts vary day and night shift

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHN/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:

Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.

Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring

Patient with infectious disease including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.

including to other units as needed

Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.

Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.

Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls

Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.

Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

.Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHN unit standards:

Collects and properly forwards patient’s personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.

Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient’s room after discontinuation

Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness:

Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.

Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.

Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.

Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads/ initials minutes of all meetings not attended.

Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.

Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in the following complex care activities at minimum with other activities determined by unit need. Completion of Preceptor training and serving in Preceptor role. Glucose monitoring and quality control checks.

Respiratory Care including tracheostomy care, suctioning, etc.

Complete required CPR training as defined by the unit.Monitoring chest and other drainage tubes and levels, reporting deviations

Procedure/Equipment set-up

Complete and Maintain Decontamination Training

CPI training

Helicopter safety/transport of patients to and from Helipad

Part of the Trauma Response Team, assisting with patient care, picking up blood products from the blood bank, collecting evidence using chain of custody

Assists RN with restraints and monitoring

Venipuncture/ phlebotomy

As assigned, demonstrates competency in Medical Receptionist Major Job Functions and Communication Specialists to include:

Assuring timely and accurate order entry and verification.

Maintaining medical record and assuring HIPAA regulations met. Scanning EC medical records.

Serving as central Communication and reception hub for the unit.

Maintaining order and cleanliness of the central station and operations of designated equipment.

Facilitating obtaining supplies and materials for patient care.

Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit.

High school diploma or GED.

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Preferred Certification/License/Registration

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); About Advocate Health
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