Paramedic - PRN

About the role

The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for implementing nursing/patient care based on knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data.
• Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes.
• Effectively interact with the family and other interdisciplinary team members to maximize efforts and resources needed to ensure quality patient care based on established clinical practice standards.
• Work cooperatively with the medical staff and other hospital personnel who support the plan of care for addressing multicultural and age‑appropriate care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Address patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs while serving as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel and management.
• Support the organizational vision and mission.
• Independently perform job functions.
• Contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for self‑development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute (required).
• Graduate of an accredited school of EMT‑Paramedic.
• Valid driver's license and driving record in accordance with facility policy.
• Current applicable state EMS Paramedic license.
• BCLS certification (required annually).
• ACLS certification (encouraged).
• Certification in a related specialty (encouraged).