Mobile Medic, Advanced

ChenMed•Richmond, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Mobile Medic, Advanced works closely with the after-hours virtual care team providers and nurses to deliver a full scope of in-home health care services to patients. Under the provider’s direction, the incumbent provides a wide range of urgent and acute clinical interventions to patients in their homes. This includes documenting vital signs and measuring relevant physical attributes as well as identifying cognitive, functional, medication and social challenges impacting patient’s health. The Mobile Medic also communicates any necessary health updates to the provider and virtual care team to execute a care plan that fosters safety for the patient to maintain their health at home.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of 5 years work experience as a Paramedic required OR new Paramedics with at least 5 years of EMT work experience in public health or other health-related fields may be considered in lieu of paramedic experience.
Current unrestricted Paramedic state license required.
This position requires possession and maintenance of a current, valid Driver’s License AND a reliable means of personal transportation to be used for transporting self, as well as company provided supplies and equipment during home visits.
Must live and/or work in the Richmond, VA area.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.
ALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

With provider guidance and direction, conducts one-on-one advanced, in-home health assessments with senior patients. This includes documenting vital signs and measuring relevant physical attributes as well as identifying cognitive, functional, medication and social challenges impacting patient’s health.
Communicates health updates with the provider and virtual care team. Facilitate care plan execution and design to keep patient home, happy, and healthy, when able.
Prepares patients for virtual examinations; performs routine screenings, including vitals, weight, EKG, etc. Assists provider with exams and explains treatment procedures and providers' instructions to patients, including facilitating video visits.
Prepares and administers medications including IM and IV, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures. Performs CPR when necessary.
Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic Point of Care lab tests.
Interacts with EMS and emergency department personnel as necessary and with expediency, to coordinate emergency care for any presentation warranting an immediate trip to the hospital or advanced life support services.
Creates and records detailed clinical documents for each patient, noting all medications, allergies, and medical conditions presenting. Documents contact information for each family member or friend serving as emergency contact.
Documents and reports findings/actions to ensure encounters are accurately recorded and received by the provider as soon as administratively possible. Provides recommendations to provider within scope of license to address/reduce health risk.
Maintains home visit supplies, equipment and stocks. Sterilizes instruments, practices OSHA safety standards, practices accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times.
As defined by Florida statutes and pursuant to medical protocols, policies and procedures set by the provider, administers appropriate patient care at the EMT/Paramedic skill level in emergency medical situations.
Reports cases of neglect or abuse to Adult/Child protective services. Contacts law enforcement when appropriate.
Educates seniors on aging and disability resources and other applicable social services. Recommends to provider and care team needed mental health interventions, leveraging community resources whenever possible. Coordinates fire rescue units, police and other community agencies making home visits.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.