Paramedic, WEO Nights

Description:Paramedic - Weekend Option, Nights Piedmont Henry HospitalEmergency Services Unit ProfilePiedmont Henry Emergency Department75000-90000 visits per yearLicensed for 59 beds3/4:1 Patient to RN RatioLevel III trauma centerTriage and Assessment of patient complaintMedical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessmentAppropriate Drug TherapyManagement of critically ill patientsPatient discharge educationFully Accredited Stroke CenterRecently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with EDMultidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.JOB PURPOSE: The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.

The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task.

The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

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