Community Paramedic / Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

3d•$29 - $36

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 role connects emergency medical services with primary care providers, hospitals, public health agencies, and community resources to improve outcomes, reduce avoidable emergency department use, and expand 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 position conducts 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. It identifies social determinants of health and connects patients with appropriate community resources. The CP/PHRN documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR). The role collaborates with emergency department staff, primary care providers, specialists, social workers, case managers, behavioral health professionals, public health agencies, home health providers, and other healthcare team members. It participates in multidisciplinary care planning, develops individualized plans for high-risk patients, and supports population health and quality improvement initiatives. The work aims to reduce preventable readmissions and emergency department utilization while improving continuity of care and access to community-based services. The CP/PHRN maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. The position participates in performance improvement, maintains required certifications and continuing education, and contributes to the development and enhancement of EMS and Community Paramedicine programs. Evening, weekend, holiday, on-call, adverse-weather, or disaster-response coverage may be required.

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 to be 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.
Conduct comprehensive in-home patient assessments and medication reconciliation.
Educate patients to promote 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 and home safety evaluations.
Facilitate preventive health education and wellness screenings.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
Coordinate patient care with healthcare professionals, public health agencies, home health providers, and community partners.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients.
Support population health initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and EMS and healthcare system integration.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Participate in performance improvement activities and maintain required certifications and continuing education.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of EMS and Community Paramedicine programs.
Provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call periods as required, including response during adverse weather and disaster situations.

Benefits

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, sick days, and 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.