Paramedic- Critical Care Transport

About the role

Nemours is seeking a Paramedic to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and effective inter-facility transport to a wide variety of ill and injured patients.
• Provide advanced life support care necessary to stabilize and transport patients.
• The provision of this care may occur under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or with standing protocols under a physician's direction in conjunction with other providers (i.e., Emergency Medical Technicians).
• Provide staffing in the Emergency Communications and Information Center.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent AND graduation from an accredited paramedic program (through a professional institute or a college/university).
• Minimum Work Experience: 1 year: At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program; 2 years: At least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, problem solving and independent decision making skills.
• Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.
• Must be able to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an emergency vehicle during routine and priority response.

Skills

• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-P).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• AHA HP, ACLS.
• Certifications from the State of Delaware (DE certifications prior to hire and orientation), Maryland, and Pennsylvania within first 120 Days of hire.
• Specialty Certification (PNCCT, CCEMTP) (Preferred).

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven clinical expertise, problem solving, and independent decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with information technology.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate an emergency vehicle.
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-P).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• AHA HP, ACLS.
• Certifications from the State of Delaware (DE certifications prior to hire and orientation), Maryland, and Pennsylvania within first 120 Days of hire.
• Specialty Certification (PNCCT, CCEMTP) (Preferred).

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.