Paramedic FT

RISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC•Prairieville, LA

About The Position

The Paramedic works under the direction of the Medical Director and the on-duty Registered Nurse to help provide quality care. The role requires thorough knowledge of relevant department and hospital policies and procedures and the ability to communicate information in a friendly and effective manner. The position includes assessing patients and their psychosocial needs, recognizing and communicating changes in condition, assisting with diagnostic testing, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on individualized plans of care. The Paramedic coordinates and provides direct patient care, uses unit equipment appropriately, implements and documents interventions, supports medication safety and patient education, and evaluates progress toward care goals. The role also requires compliance with organizational policies, patient confidentiality requirements, safety procedures, and professional conduct standards.

Requirements

Advanced Emergency Medical Responder education.
Paramedic license.
Current ACLS certification.
Current BLS certification.
Two years of Paramedic experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patients' histories and perform systematic physical assessments and reassessments using appropriate techniques and available technology.
Prioritize data collection, recognize critical findings, and promptly communicate changes in patients' conditions to appropriate care providers.
Assess psychosocial needs, developmental considerations, learning needs, and signs of abuse or neglect; document and report findings as appropriate.
Assist with diagnostic testing as ordered by the medical team and other health care providers.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and significant others to develop and document individualized plans of care and expected outcomes.
Coordinate and participate in direct patient care, perform skills in accordance with applicable standards, and document interventions.
Use unit equipment efficiently and safely, organize work and priorities, and address patients' nutritional needs as appropriate.
Verify medication administration, secure and appropriately store medications, and educate patients about medication purposes, potential side effects, and self-administration when relevant to discharge planning.
Evaluate patient progress toward care goals on an ongoing basis, involving patients, significant others, and health care providers when appropriate.
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, required licensure or certification, and compliance with hospital policies, safety procedures, HIPAA, and applicable laws.
Complete annual health, safety, and education requirements; attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings; and maintain professional growth and development.
Report to work as scheduled, follow absence-notification policies, and represent the organization positively and professionally.