Paramedic PRN Nights

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Paramedic assists nursing and physician staff with patient care in the emergency room and med/surg unit and serves as an active member of the rapid response team. Duties must be performed consistently with the organization’s mission, CARES values, and standards. Procedures are limited to those permitted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health Standard of Care 310:641-5-30 and the paramedic’s scope of care. The Paramedic practices under the license of the Emergency Services Medical Director and the direction of the Facility CNO. The role supports patient assessment, data collection and documentation, implementation of care plans under RN direction, and monitoring during patient transport. It also includes approved clinical procedures and delegated tasks, equipment and supply readiness, confidentiality, and clerical duties when assigned.

Requirements

Current Licensed Paramedic credential from the State of Oklahoma.
Computer and office equipment skills.
BLS healthcare provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in timely, consistent, and systematic patient and situation assessments.
Assist the RN in collecting admission data for ED patient assessment and initiating appropriate procedures.
Gather and document patient assessment data as often as needed, before the patient is released or discharged.
Notify the ED provider and/or assigned nurse when a patient’s condition changes.
Obtain and interpret information in a manner understandable to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Implement the plan of care and provide care under RN direction, following the prescribed plan and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform procedures within the paramedic’s licensure level and complete approved delegated tasks.
Delegate appropriate and approved tasks to unlicensed health care providers.
Recognize dysrhythmias and promptly notify the assigned nurse and/or physician when indicated by the patient’s condition.
Monitor patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring while transporting them to another department.
Communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees, and hospital business.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace stocked with necessary supplies; conduct room walk-throughs and restock at the beginning of each shift.
Keep equipment, instruments, and trays in good working order; report and label faulty equipment, return it to the appropriate department, and obtain replacement equipment.
Use appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECGs, and perform 12-lead ECGs according to CH policy and procedure.
Perform assigned clerical duties, answer phones professionally, and use the overhead paging system professionally.
Supervise Patient Care Techs.