EMS Community Paramedic

Nash County•Nashville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs community health outreach, medication compliance, illness and injury prevention activities; facilitate patient use of alternative transportation methods (non-ambulance) and alternative treatment options (besides the hospital emergency department). Responds to substance abuse and mental health scenes to provide treatment and other resources to patients and families. Provide additional assistance to high acuity calls for service, allowing for better quality of care for the most critical patients. Possession of advanced clinical knowledge and skills, response to and provide leadership at the most critical EMS calls, application of advanced clinical competencies, utilization of alternate health care delivery pathways facilitated by superior interpersonal communication and education skills. When not responding to emergency calls, undertake activities to reduce the need for chronically ill patients to call 911 through improved compliance with prescribed treatment regimens, conduct home visits to reduce the incidence of traumatic injuries, and attend non-critical calls in the assigned district to promote, encourage, and facilitate use of health care services more appropriate to the needs of the patient other than the hospital emergency department. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, and vibration, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Because of the nature of the work, the employee is exposed to human blood and is subject to OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed of general supervision of the Emergency Services Director and the Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services and is evaluated through conferences, observations, reports and feedback from citizens and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of two years of experience as a certified Paramedic
Proficiency in emergency medical services
Completed NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800
Current North Carolina Paramedic certification
Ability to obtain additional certifications and training
Completion of credentialed Community Paramedic Training Program
CIT course completion within county-specified time frames
A valid North Carolina driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Internal candidates must have a performance evaluation from their most recent review that meets or exceeds expectations, reflecting strong professional competence, leadership, and reliability in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

Advanced Patient Care and Assists with On-scene Direction of High Acuity Medical Calls - Integrates with other emergency responders and provide assistance and/or direction on the scene of high acuity calls; perform advanced life support skills utilizing liberal standing order protocols as well as advance decision making skills to guide patient care; interview and assess patients for injury and illness; lift and carry equipment, stretchers, and patients; complete documentation utilizing a computer based reporting system.
Community Health Outreach and Injury Prevention- Respond to citizen's homes to provide patient education directly related to medical conditions and evaluate living spaces for hazards to include but not limited to falls, poisoning, blood glucose checks, blood glucose checks, blood pressure checks, etc. Community Paramedics will be required to develop plans to assist patients (or clients) with improving health status, such as residential fall prevention plans, medication compliance plans, and follow-up visit plans. These plans will be in the nature of patient care plans developed by nurses and social workers.
Response Readiness and Emergency Response - Daily evaluation of assigned emergency vehicle and equipment response worthiness, inventory and restocking of medical supplies. Operate an emergency vehicle in emergency mode (lights and sirens) and in non-emergency mode during all hours of the day and night in all types of traffic and weather conditions.
Training, Presentations, and Quality Assurance - Daily review of equipment, protocols and procedures;Continuing education training classes. Assist with presentation to both medical professionals as well as the general public. Perform daily quality assurance reviews of critical cases and cases where patients were referred to alternative destinations and alternative transportation modalities.
The Community Paramedic performs case reviews and participates in quality assurance activities to ensure high standards of care.
The role involves daily follow-up with patients directed to alternative healthcare pathways, monitoring the EMS system's status, and facilitating improved PORT team deployment strategies.
Conduct routine inspections on emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
Additionally, they engage in community outreach, including school and public relations initiatives, and education projects to promote health and safety.
The role includes supporting specialized EMS teams and participating in committees and special assignments as needed.
Performs related duties as required or as delegated by EMS administrators.