PRN, Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health

Overview

Department 70519 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Mobile Integrated Health

Status Part time

Benefits Eligible No

Hours Per Week 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information PRN must work a minimum of 1 shift/week after orientation

Pay Range $25.30 - $37.95

Position PRN, Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health

Education Required

• Paramedic Certification or associate's degree.

Experience Required

• 1-3 years of full-time experience either in a 911 system functioning at the paramedic level of practice or 1-3 years of full-time experience in a comprehensive emergency department.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• National Registry preferred within 1 year of hire.
• Certified Community Paramedic preferred within 1 year of hire.

• Respects patient rights and confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and Advocate policies and guidelines with respect to patient confidentiality.
• Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail to accurately reflect assessment and interventions.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with Mobile Medicine policies and state regulations, as approved by the Medical Directors of Mobile Medicine and professional standards of care.
• Interprets data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery.
• Participate in Mobile Medicine Performance Improvement activities.
• Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy.
• Maintains flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department.
• Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status. Accountable to check and verify established minimum transport vehicle supply levels, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
• Maintains the ability to understand, utilize and efficiently integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment, clinical interventions, physician consultations and data collection related to paramedicine.
• Maintains an understanding of ethics as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.
• Maintains an understanding of cultural competency as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.
• Maintains a basic understanding reimbursement payer model (value-based versus fee-for-service).
• Day, night, weekend, and on-call work may be required.

• North Carolina
  • NC and SC State Paramedic License (SC only required in CLT markets due to proximity to SC and patient geography)
• Georgia
  • GA State license
• Illinois
  • TBD – currently using RNs instead of Certified Paramedics due to state legislation
• Wisconsin
  • WI State License
• All Applicants
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Valid driver’s license required, and must maintain a motor vehicle record acceptable to the employer. Must be able to drive in all types of weather. Knowledge of healthcare, EMS systems, and regulatory requirements.

• Working and driving in all weather conditions; exposure to extreme heat, cold, and wet weather.
• Must be able to ride, drive, and administer patient care; work areas may be tight or poorly lit.
• Exposure to possible unpleasant conditions and/or handling of contaminated materials.
• Ability to function in high stress situations and to think critically to ensure safety of patients, the public, and teammates.
• Ability to concentrate; walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling; heavy lifting with partner assistance.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; good sight, hearing, and dexterity; strong communication skills in English.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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