Rapid Assessment Clinician - Milford Regional Emergency Dept - 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in the Emergency Department in capacities consistent with their level of training. When working in an emergency department-based role, administrative supervision will be provided by the emergency department nursing leadership team. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Certified in CPR-Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
At least one year of experience in the care of patients with critical illness within the last 5 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
Paramedic/EMT License (current or expired)
Minimum one year of experience in EMS services, preferably integrated with a municipal first response system.

Responsibilities

Works in a collaborative fashion as part of the ED care team, including ED physicians, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, and RN staff.
Monitors patients for any acute changes and communicates such changes to primary RN or physician.
Assists with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the ED physician/RN and in accordance with ED policy and procedure.
Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access.
Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs physician/RN of observations to assist with diagnostic indication.
Maintains assignment as delegated by Flow/Resource/Charge nurse.