Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)|Paramedic|Emergency Unit

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergency medical treatment to sick or injured patients under the direction and supervision of physicians and leaders, in accordance with established performance standards, philosophy, and objectives. Documents and reports observations and treatments to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to support patient care activities. This position rotates between the Main ED, ED East, and ED West at Avera McKennan Hospital. The schedule is 72 hours every two weeks, consisting of varied 12-hour day, evening, and night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday. Main ED shifts are 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m.; ED East and ED West shifts are 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Occasional call time is required once every six weeks after training, once during the week and once on the weekend. Schedules are provided six weeks in advance. Pay depends on experience: the listed range is $21.75–$33.75; the LPN range is $24.50–$33.75 and the Paramedic range is $21.75–$31.00. The role collects patient health data, analyzes it to help determine diagnoses and areas of focus, identifies patient-specific outcomes and goals, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates progress. It also involves documentation, quality-control activities, following established care protocols, maintaining current practice knowledge, collaborating with patients and healthcare providers, and considering safety, effectiveness, and cost when delivering care. The position requires the ability to perform its essential functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication and hearing. Avera emphasizes compassionate, team-based care and expects employees to uphold its values and CARE standards, maintain confidentiality, work effectively with team members, and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

Current driver's license upon hire.
Active license in the state of practice upon hire.
Paramedic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) upon hire.
Proficiency in all EMS skills and familiarity with various EMS training techniques.
Ability to work the specified schedule and perform the essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication and hearing.
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; uphold CARE standards and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical treatment to sick or injured patients under the direction and supervision of physicians and leaders.
Collect patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers, and patient charts.
Analyze collected data to assist in determining diagnoses and areas of problem focus.
Identify patient-specific expected outcomes and goals, and develop plans of care prescribing interventions.
Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.
Document and report observations and treatments to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff.
Participate in quality-control activities and evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes using established protocols.
Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of practice.
Acquire and maintain current knowledge of practice, procedures, and care.
Collaborate with patients, significant others, and healthcare providers to provide appropriate care.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.
Maintain confidentiality, work effectively within a team, and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.