Paramedic - 911 & Critical Care or Registered Nurse - 911 & Critical Care Transport - PRN

Sanford Health • Rice Lake, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Rice Lake critical care transport team includes Critical Care Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic and Advance. This team provides care and management of patients of all ages and acuity in a mobile environment for 911 and interfacility transports. Patient care is determined on patient needs, acuity, assessment, and written/protocol orders under the direction of a medical provider. Our team is dedicated to providing extraordinary care to patients throughout their transport and beyond. We offer 12 and 24 hour shifts, weekend and holiday rotations and self-scheduling. Please note that the Rice Lake Ambulance Team has an onsite Station Dog. Lead Paramedics and Registered Nurse for the EMS Team help provide advanced medical care to patients. Individuals must have the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics and Registered Nurses may need to assist and give direction to additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport. In addition to their position responsibilities, the Lead Paramedic or Registered Nurse will be the key contact for EMS while on scene. The individual will help provide support for management and staff. The Lead Paramedic and Registered Nurse will assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This individual will also assist management in the EMS Operations which will include but not limited to; assisting with keeping up with regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance as needed. The Lead Paramedic and Registered Nurse will act as a formal resource for the EMS staff. Individuals will assist with patient care in the receiving facility; lifting and moving patients as required. Physical activities include but not limited to will require considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. Paramedics should attend training classes to maintain national certification, state licensure, and keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge. Provide welcoming and educational environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a timely manner. Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Paramedic: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Paramedic: A minimum of two years of experience as a paramedic in an Ambulance setting.
• Paramedic: Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques.
• Paramedic: Knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems.
• Paramedic: Hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.
• Paramedic: Wisconsin Paramedic license.
• Registered Nurse: Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Registered Nurse: Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Paramedic and Registered Nurse: Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Paramedic and Registered Nurse: National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)100, 200, and 700 completed.
• Paramedic and Registered Nurse: Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Paramedic: Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
• Registered Nurse: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• Paramedic and Registered Nurse: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, advanced version for paramedics, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical care to patients.
• Assist and give direction to additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport.
• Act as the key contact for EMS while on scene.
• Provide support for management and staff.
• Assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Assist management in EMS Operations, including regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance.
• Act as a formal resource for EMS staff.
• Assist with patient care in the receiving facility.
• Lift and move patients as required.
• Attend training classes to maintain national certification and state licensure.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field.
• Provide a welcoming and educational environment for students.
• Complete academic assessments in a timely manner.

Benefits

• 12 and 24 hour shifts
• Weekend and holiday rotations
• Self-scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED