Paramedic - emergency department - full time

Overview: Piedmont Henry Emergency Department ~75000-90000 visits per year ~ Licensed for 59beds ~3/4:1 Patient to RNRatio ~ Level III trauma center ~ Triage and Assessmentof patientcomplaint ~ Medical screening exam by a qualifiedmedical provider and treatmentplanbased on assessment ~ Appropriate Drug Therapy ~ Management of critically ill patients ~ Patientdischargeeducation ~ Fully Accredited Stroke Center ~ Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED ~ Multidisciplinary team in the EDincludes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access. Responsibilities: The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel. Qualifications: Education ~ H. S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience ~1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required and ACLS Upon Hire Required and PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days Required LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital

Overview: Piedmont Henry Emergency Department ~75000-90000 visits per year ~ Licensed for 59beds ~3/4:1 Patient to RNRatio ~ Level III trauma center ~ Triage and Assessmentof patientcomplaint ~ Medical screening exam by a qualifiedmedical provider and treatmentplanbased on assessment ~ Appropriate Drug Therapy ~ Management of critically ill patients ~ Patientdischargeeducation ~ Fully Accredited Stroke Center ~ Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED ~ Multidisciplinary team in the EDincludes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access. Responsibilities: The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel. Qualifications: Education ~ H. S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience ~1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required and ACLS Upon Hire Required and PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days Required LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Henry Hospital

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