Bon Secours Mercy Health - Colonial Heights, VA

posted 13 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Colonial Heights, VA
Hospitals

About the position

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

  • Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG's, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines.
  • Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit-based specialty duties based on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.
  • Completes patient rounding as assigned.
  • Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge.
  • Administers medication in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health Policies and Procedures per market guidelines.
  • Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
  • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
  • Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
  • Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
  • Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
  • Collects data, within scope.
  • Completes patient screenings as applicable.
  • Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
  • Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)
  • Current paramedic-level certification (required)
  • 1 Year Paramedic (required)

Nice-to-haves

  • BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
  • 2-3 Year Paramedic experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
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