AEMT PRN - Adult Emergency Department, Nashville

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Emergency Services 170

Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within his/her full scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and Life Flight's scope of practice. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Safety transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety, policy and procedure and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards.

Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care with team, transport and handover.

The Vanderbilt Emergency Department offers 24/7 care to thousands of patients each year. We are Nashville's only academic medical center with a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Stroke Center and Life Flight service. We also offer emergency behavioral healthcare through our Psychiatric Assessment Service.

• Complete documentation of transports/patient care performed using Vanderbilt and Unit specific compliance policy.
• Safely transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety policy and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards.
• Communicate/collaborates effectively to meet patient and team needs.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Drug Interactions (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate knowledge of Drug Interactions in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Emergency Management (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Critical Thinking (Novice):
  Displays clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, and sound evidence in the successful completion of tasks and projects. Demonstrates rational and disciplined thought as manifested in results.

• Organizational Impact:
  Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction:
  Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Supporting Colleagues:
Develops Self and Others;
Builds and Maintains Relationships;
Communicates Effectively;
Delivering Excellent Services;
Serves Others with Compassion;
Solves Complex Problems;
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support;
Ensuring High Quality;
Performing Excellent Work;
Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements;
Managing Resources Effectively;
Demonstrating Accountability;
Stewarding Organizational Resources;
Making Data Driven Decisions;
Fostering Innovation;
Generating New Ideas;
Applying Technology;
Adapting to Change.

LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee, LIC-Emergency Medical Technician Advanced - Licensure-Others

Relevant Work Experience

Less than 1 year

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.