Community Paramedic / Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

About The Position

The Community Paramedic / Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) provides advanced out-of-hospital patient care, health assessments, care coordination, disease management education, wellness interventions, and EMS response services. The position connects emergency medical services with primary care providers, hospitals, public health agencies, and community resources to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary emergency department use, and enhance access to healthcare. The CP/PHRN works independently within established protocols, physician orders, state regulations, and organizational policies, providing patient-centered care in homes, community settings, long-term care facilities, and during emergency responses. The role includes conducting comprehensive in-home assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, chronic-condition monitoring, hospital discharge follow-up, fall-risk assessments, home safety evaluations, preventive health education, and wellness screenings. The CP/PHRN identifies social determinants of health and connects patients with appropriate community resources. The position documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record and collaborates with healthcare professionals and community partners to coordinate care. It also contributes to multidisciplinary care planning, individualized plans for high-risk patients, population health initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. The role supports reducing preventable readmissions and emergency department utilization, maintains compliance with applicable regulations and HIPAA, keeps required certifications current, and contributes to EMS and Community Paramedicine program development. Wabash General Hospital describes its mission as putting patients at the heart of care and serving the community with compassion and individualized support.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program or an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Illinois Licensed Paramedic and/or Illinois Registered Nurse License.
Illinois Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) License, if applicable.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Community Paramedic Certification preferred or obtained within a designated timeframe.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 preferred.
Two years of EMS, Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Community Health experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare navigation, case management, and chronic disease management preferred.
Experience working with vulnerable populations and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced out-of-hospital patient care, health assessments, care coordination, disease management education, wellness interventions, and EMS response services.
Deliver patient-centered services in homes, community settings, long-term care facilities, and during emergency responses.
Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and medication reconciliation, and educate patients to support self-management of health conditions.
Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources and support services.
Monitor patients with chronic health conditions and assist with hospital discharge follow-up visits.
Conduct fall-risk assessments, home safety evaluations, preventive health education, and wellness screenings.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to coordinate patient care.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients.
Support population health initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Participate in performance improvement activities and maintain required certifications and continuing education.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of EMS and Community Paramedicine programs.
Meet documentation and quality benchmarks, foster community-partner relationships, support EMS and healthcare-system integration, and promote the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Free internal prescription program.
Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
457(b) plan with employer matching.
401(a) plan with employer contributions.
Paid vacation: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
Paid sick days: 12 days per year, accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
Six observed paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules.
Employer-provided life insurance, with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs (EAP).
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness programs.
Volunteer opportunities.
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.