Paramedic Clinical Extender

Henry Ford Health • Wyandotte, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

A Paramedic Clinical Extender is a professional care provider who shares responsibility and accountability for a group of patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. As a member of the nursing clinical group, the Paramedic Clinical Extender works collaboratively with other healthcare providers under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse partner and/or physician.

The role involves providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care; maintaining a safe environment; educating patients and families; collecting information; communicating effectively; and using technology. The Paramedic Clinical Extender participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services and tasks. Additional aspects of the role include patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and oversight of unlicensed personnel.

The position is based at Henry Ford Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192. It is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift.

Requirements

• Completion of a Paramedic program.
• At least one year of EMS experience.
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS provider status.
• Licensure as a Paramedic in the State of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of EMS experience preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• PHTLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility and accountability for a group of patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare providers under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse partner and/or physician.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care and maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and utilize technology.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare services and tasks.
• Advocate for patients and provide teaching.
• Participate in performance improvement.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed