Paramedic - Urgent Care

Advocate Health•Kernersville, NC

7d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Paramedic works on an Emergency Medicine–managed urgent care team caring for patients of all ages, from newborns through adults, with a strong focus on pediatric expertise. The team bridges the gap between primary care and the emergency department by providing high-quality, efficient care and helping reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization. The role is part of a collaborative, team-focused environment emphasizing communication, respect, shared accountability, positivity, compassion, empathy, and patient-centered decisions. The Paramedic provides direct and indirect patient care, rapidly evaluates life-threatening emergencies, and implements prescribed therapies within the scope of practice. The role collaborates with nursing and medical teams to establish treatment goals, supports safe and therapeutic care environments, advocates for patients throughout the continuum of care, and contributes to patient flow and safety. The Paramedic uses medications, treatments, and protocols within the scope established by NCOEMS and under physician orders; performs assigned point-of-care testing; and documents treatments and reassessments in the Electronic Medical Record. The position is full time, 36 hours per week, scheduled 7 p.m.–7 a.m. three days per week, with every other weekend and a rotating holiday schedule. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15. The work environment may involve emergencies or crises, high-stress and crowded conditions, moderate noise, frequent interruptions, short-notice absentee replacement, and required PPE.

Requirements

Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedic Studies or equivalent.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Applicable state-OEMS EMT-P certification.
Maintain certification through affiliation with an approved applicable state-OEMS education provider.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients at diverse developmental stages, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment.
Ability to lift and position patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate.
Computer skills for electronic documentation of patient care.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, and established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Three years of emergency service experience preferred.
Critical Care certificate preferred.
National Registry paramedic credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Rapidly evaluate life-threatening emergencies and implement prescribed therapies within the scope of practice.
Collaborate with nursing and medical team members to establish treatment goals.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and behaving respectfully and professionally.
Use and promote technology and equipment to enhance patient and staff safety.
Communicate effectively to support information sharing throughout the continuum of care and contribute as a healthcare team member.
Participate in the professional practice model, including shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, and accountable, autonomous practice.
Advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care, including in all patient settings and in the community.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Use medications, treatments, and protocols within the NCOEMS-defined scope of practice and under physician orders.
Perform assigned point-of-care testing and maintain competency, complying with applicable policies and state and federal regulations.
Document medications and treatments in the Electronic Medical Record.
Reassess patients and document reassessments in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Demonstrate teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team.
Support evidence-based practice, research, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate the organization's patient promise.
Facilitate optimal patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensure patient safety and security.
Provide direct and indirect patient care and build rapport with hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors.
Push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment; lift and position patients using assistive devices or personnel as appropriate.
Communicate clearly and professionally by telephone and other automation devices.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and protocols.