Ambulatory Paramedic, Kernersville Urgent Care, Full-time 12 hr. Days (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Advocate Aurora Health • Kernersville, NC

115d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The Paramedic at Kernersville Urgent Care provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS). This role involves serving as a care team member in the Emergency Department, focusing on various patient age categories including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. The position requires a commitment to patient-centered care, effective communication, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent.
• Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as EMT-P required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
• Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-stress emergency environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment.
• Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
• Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS.
• Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team.
• Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage with options for copay or HSA eligible plans.
• Wellness Incentives up to $1,350/year through the LiveWELL program.
• Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year).
• Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave.
• Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree