Emergency Department - Paramedic 2, $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! Tullahoma
About the role
With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The organization fosters a collaborative, supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge expanded, and uniqueness celebrated.
In the Emergency Services unit, this role assists nursing staff and patients with basic care needs, implements orders, and evaluates care for various patients. Reporting to the charge nurse and Clinical Director, the position works alongside nursing, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families to ensure quality of care across the continuum. It requires self‑direction, a quality focus, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Obtains vital signs, intake and output, and daily weights
- Reports any abnormal findings to the nurse and/or charge nurse
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, bathing, and toileting
- May transcribe physician orders, answer patient call lights, and relay messages to staff in a timely manner
- May assist physicians with obtaining needed information on patients
- Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards
Skills
- Environment of Care