Paramedic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school.
• Current Florida License as Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, or LPN.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the health services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health services to students and staff, including first aid, medication administration, and health assessments.
• Monitor and record students’ health information, including immunizations, medical histories, and physicals.
• Reviews and updates student electronic health files.
• Ensures vaccinations are up to date and compliant with State of Florida requirements.
• Maintain a safe and organized health office, ensuring compliance with health policies and regulations.
• Act as a liaison between families, healthcare providers, and educational staff to ensure proper health management.
• Communicates with families and staff regarding continuous illnesses (i.e. lice, Hand/Fifth Disease).
• Liaises with students, parents and school-based staff to develop student-specific case management plans for students with chronic health problems.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments in accordance with state and school guidelines.
• Respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner and provide appropriate care until emergency services arrive.
• Stay current with best practices in school health and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Manages all students with chronic health problems, providing school-based services related to student -specific health care plans.
• Administers medications to students prescribed by a medical doctor or authorized designee (ARNP) with parental consent in accordance with established care plans.
• Identifies high-risk students and liaises with school administrators and staff in the coordination of school- based care.
• Works closely with other appropriate school staff to provide follow-up and nursing case management related to scoliosis and lice screening outcomes.
• Monitors the school environment including the school campus for health and safety issues advising school administrators of potential risks to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• salary commensurate with experience
• a comprehensive benefits package
• generous paid time off
• holidays