Rapid Assessment Clinician ER - Milford Regional - 24 hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

About The Position

The Rapid Assessment Clinician serves in the Emergency Department in capacities consistent with their level of training. The role works collaboratively as part of the ED care team and helps monitor patients, support procedures and patient care, obtain histories and vital signs, and maintain peripheral IV access. When working in an emergency department-based role, administrative supervision is provided by the emergency department nursing leadership team.

Requirements

Certification in CPR-Basic Rescue through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
At least one year of experience caring for patients with critical illness within the last five years.
Demonstrated ability to work well under stressful situations.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training.
PALS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
EKG certification.
Current or expired Paramedic/EMT license.
At least one year of EMS services experience, preferably integrated with a municipal first response system.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as part of the ED care team, including ED physicians, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, and RN staff.
Monitor patients for acute changes and communicate them to the primary RN or physician.
Assist with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the ED physician or RN, in accordance with ED policy and procedure.
Establish and maintain peripheral IV access.
Obtain medical histories and check vital signs; advise or inform the physician or RN of observations that may assist with diagnostic indication.
Maintain assignments as delegated by the Flow, Resource, or Charge Nurse.