PRN Emergency Department Paramedic - Night Shift - Arthur M. Blank

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to organize and provide quality patient care services. The role proactively supports safe patient care and a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For paramedics working inside the hospital, care is delivered under the supervision of a licensed professional. The position involves assessment and care for patients across age groups, responding to trauma patients, performing interventions within the scope of practice, and evaluating patient responses. Paramedics also maintain competencies and education, participate in unit operations and quality improvement, and appropriately maintain transport equipment. The listed work schedule is variable, with a shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; the worker subtype is PRN.

Requirements

One year of experience in patient care.
Maintain compliance with state continuing-education requirements for paramedics, including Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or at offer if working in the Emergency Department.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment.
Complete department-defined competencies within six months of employment.
Pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with a rating of 80% or higher within 30 days of employment.
Complete the Advanced Medic Pathway within one year of hire.
Proficiency in vital signs and general assessments, IV placement, and I-Stat/Novastat point-of-care testing.
Demonstrate the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust the plan of care per physician orders.

Nice To Haves

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-A).
For transport paramedics, eligibility to operate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta vehicles under Policy 5-12, Drivers’ Policy for Children’s Owned Vehicles.
For paramedics participating in air transport, adherence to physical fitness requirements for rotor-wing or fixed-wing providers.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Perform comprehensive assessments within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
May serve as team leader and assist with patient care using age- and developmentally appropriate interventions in accordance with licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.
Prioritize and consistently deliver dependable, effective patient care in a variety of situations.
Administer medications according to the five rights and within scope of practice.
Manage time effectively.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust the plan of care as appropriate.
Complete competencies and maintain educational development.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings.
Access and follow organizational policies.
Participate in shift-change reports.
Support and assist with orientation of new staff members.
Remain active in a unit- or system-based Shared Leadership council or task force.
Maintain and appropriately use transport equipment, including daily checks and emergency equipment.
Use material resources effectively.
Participate in customer service initiatives.
Support the shared decision-making model.
Promote departmental and organizational goals.
Support the department’s quality improvement process.
Recognize evidence-based practice trends and research, and understand how to communicate proposed practice changes within the organization.
Understand and comply with accreditation standards.
Respond to trauma patients and perform patient-care skills including vital-sign assessment, IV placement, and point-of-care testing.