ER - Paramedic (PRN)

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Harrison, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, the ER Paramedic assists in providing timely, efficient, high-quality care to individuals presenting to the Emergency Department. The role requires the skills and knowledge to identify emergent and urgent medical conditions, initiate standard life- and limb-saving care, and carry out acute treatment. This is a PRN position at NARMC in Harrison, Arkansas, with varying shifts.

Requirements

EMT-Paramedic certification.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Audit TNCC and ENPC within one year of hire and every four years thereafter.
Acquire continuing education units as required for certification.
Ability to communicate with physicians, all levels of hospital personnel, patients, visitors, and families.
Pass the NARMC pharmacology test with a score of 80% or above.
After orientation, demonstrate knowledge of patient care and medications, and the ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an emergency setting.
NRP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the scope of practice.
Communicate clearly and concisely with healthcare providers.
Support the overall flow of patient care.
Initiate emergency care, including opening the airway, ventilation, oxygen, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, and immobilization.
Communicate with patients and families in a kind, caring, and professional manner.
Provide general patient care as ordered by the Emergency Department provider.
Recognize the importance of symptoms and the need for an appropriate response to emergencies.
Demonstrate understanding of cardiac, trauma, medical, surgical, and pediatric emergencies, as well as surgical procedures performed within the scope of the ER.
Promote harmony among ER personnel, ER and staff physicians, and other hospital departments.
Help coordinate ER nursing care with services provided by other hospital departments.
Help train EMT and paramedic students within approved guidelines.
Demonstrate emotional stability in extremely stressful situations.
Help monitor ER records for completion.
Ensure infection-control measures are carried out.
Assess and provide pain management as ordered.
Perform and assist with technical skills within the scope of practice.
Follow policies and procedures, including safety regulations and guidelines.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Participate in required educational activities and departmental meetings.