PARAMEDIC ER
Shift Differentials - 17% - Monday - Thursday Nights & 26% Friday - Sunday Nights Sign-on Bonus availableDepartment:
Pediatric Emergency DepartmentFTE:
0.
90Full TimeShift:
NightsSign On Bonus For New HireShift Differential Position
Summary:
Assist in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Perform initial triage screening assessments, stabilizes and/or prepare patient for transport, document patient care activities, and provide ongoing patient monitoring.
Under medical direction administer IV and oral medications.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed
Responsibilities:
MEDICATION - Under medical direction administer oral and IV medications via six rights, document and communicate clinical findings ALS - Assist in providing all components of advance life support TESTS - Perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests THERAPY - Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy CARDIAC - Provide cardiac monitoring; assist with cardioversion or defibrillation EMERGENCY CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, gastric lavage, suctioning, apply cardiac monitor, and initial triage assessments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock emergency equipment and supply areas maintaining appropriate PAR levels SPECIMEN - Collect, label and transport specimens WOUND CARE - Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN or physician PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem rightQualificationsEducation:
Essential:
High School or GED Equivalent CourseNonessential:
Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:
Essential:
UNMH MA Medication Administration Course Completion w/in 6moNonessential:
Related Discipline
Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experienceNonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experienceCredentials:
Essential:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License PALS CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof RescuersNonessential:
Nationally Registered Paramedic LicensePhysical Conditions:
Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Haz:
Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call duties May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekendsDepartment:
Clinical Nursing Support Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assessments Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Pediatric Emergency DepartmentFTE:
0.
90Full TimeShift:
NightsSign On Bonus For New HireShift Differential Position
Summary:
Assist in the care of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Perform initial triage screening assessments, stabilizes and/or prepare patient for transport, document patient care activities, and provide ongoing patient monitoring.
Under medical direction administer IV and oral medications.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed
Responsibilities:
MEDICATION - Under medical direction administer oral and IV medications via six rights, document and communicate clinical findings ALS - Assist in providing all components of advance life support TESTS - Perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose tests THERAPY - Perform peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy CARDIAC - Provide cardiac monitoring; assist with cardioversion or defibrillation EMERGENCY CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, gastric lavage, suctioning, apply cardiac monitor, and initial triage assessments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock emergency equipment and supply areas maintaining appropriate PAR levels SPECIMEN - Collect, label and transport specimens WOUND CARE - Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN or physician PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem rightQualificationsEducation:
Essential:
High School or GED Equivalent CourseNonessential:
Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:
Essential:
UNMH MA Medication Administration Course Completion w/in 6moNonessential:
Related Discipline
Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experienceNonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experienceCredentials:
Essential:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License PALS CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof RescuersNonessential:
Nationally Registered Paramedic LicensePhysical Conditions:
Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Haz:
Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call duties May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekendsDepartment:
Clinical Nursing Support Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assessments Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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