PARAMEDIC, @ the SS FED, Per Diem
About The Position
The ER at Spanish Springs is open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features nine treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low severity patients. Also offered are advanced imaging services including CT and X-ray and lab draws. The FED delivery of care model is designed to produce shorter wait times for patients who do not require robust services offered at a full-service hospital. Similar to a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including heart attack, stroke, trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening conditions. If a patient requires a higher level of care, NNMC partners with local EMS providers to transport patients to an appropriate regional hospital. This Paramedic opportunity is per diem, and a flexible schedule. We are looking for someone that will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN.
Requirements
- Current Nevada EMT-P Certification
- Current BLS
- Advanced cardiac rhythm competency within 6 months of hire
- Completion of Healthstream course AACN: Essentials of ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift for patients who remain in the ED that the paramedic has performed direct patient care utilizing IMAP & SBAR.
- Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
- Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician.
- Performs approved procedures per policy.
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Benefits
- Challenging & rewarding work environment
- Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
- Excellent medical, dental, vision & prescription drug plans
- 401K with company match and discounted stock plan
- Great voluntary benefits, i.e. discounts w/phone carriers & car insurance
- Tuition Repayment Program
- Education reimbursement
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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