Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician role at Vinfen

The Recovery Center (RC) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) promotes the full integration and functioning of Persons Served (PS) needed to live a healthy life in the community. Assesses and coordinates access to and management of health care for PS in conjunction with PS identified care team and all associated medical and behavioral health providers while receiving Recovery Center services. Monitors and consults with team members regarding the medical and psychiatric conditions of PS.

Develops and oversees the delivery of health promotion strategies for modifiable risk factors by the Recovery Center Team.

• Meets with and conducts assessment of physical health of each PS served by the Recovery Center ates assessment when significant medical status changes occur.
• Educates and trains Recovery Center staff on pertinent health matters regarding PS condition, diagnosis(s), medication and signs and symptoms of chronic, acute and urgent physical health issues (e.g. Diabetes, HTN, CHF, COPD, Vital signs management).
• Consults with team members on medical and nursing needs of PS.
• Participates as member of intervention team for assigned PS.
• Monitors and communicates PS needs for, and coordinate PS access to, health care with Care Coordination entities and all associated medical and behavioral health providers as needed.
• Facilitates referrals to community providers as needed.
• Attends hospital discharge meetings when significant medical issues are present, advocate for rehabilitative stay if needed, and obtain hospital discharge summaries at time of discharge.
• Educates and supports PS families and friends (following HIPAA authorization protocols) regarding PS needs and preferences as they relate to health care.
• Completes Health Assessments in the community for PS as assigned.
• Engages PS in personal health promotion activities targeted at modifiable risk factors. Uses recovery, oriented, person centered, motivational interviewing, harm‑reduction, trauma‑informed, culturally competent, and strengths‑based approaches to help PS think through their current health circumstances, consequences, and interest in change.
• Designs, facilitates and oversees health promotion interventions to address modifiable risk factors for early morbidity and mortality of PS; including those served on site and by mobile supports.
• Models appropriate interventions for direct service staff.
• Designs, facilitates and oversees health promotion interventions to address overall health and wellbeing of PS.
• Monitors medical and psychiatric conditions of PS. Records relevant information following established protocols.
• Obtains and reviews all 485s from VNA and obtains updates on a regular basis for PS authorized for Home Health and/or Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services. Consults with VNA primary care nurses while PS is receiving respite services.
• Advocates with medical providers for simple, effective medication regimens and for the reduction of polypharmacy.
• May provide outreach services as needed to PS when they appear to disengage from RC services.
• Promotes employment services access for PS.
• Performs, mentors, models evidenced‑based clinical and recovery‑oriented interventions for PS, including Motivational Interviewing;
  Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment support;
  Screening;
  Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT);
  Housing First;
  Stages of Change;
  Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP);
  Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
• Promotes engagement, safe housing, community tenure, achievement of greater self‑sufficiency and successful completion of service for all PS.
• Provides on‑call clinical coverage as scheduled.
• Engages as Member of Nurse Community of Practice, facilitated by Vinfen’s VP of Nursing, to support and improve role competency and professional development.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Strong commitment to the rights and ability of people served to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the clinical treatment, resources and supports needed to thrive in their community of choice.
• Knowledge of Nursing treatment…