Paramedic-Emergency Department
2 weeks ago
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Paramedic will work in collaboration with all members of the health care team to provide care to all Emergency Department patients, under the direct supervision of the Emergency Services Physician and general direction of the Emergency Services Director. They will work as part of a team with the Registered Nurse accountable for the patient care assignment. Specific tasks can be delegated by the RN or MD. Provide service across the lifespan (infants, toddlers, preschool, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). Major responsibilities for this position are: safety and emergency procedures, documentation, patient care tasks and procedures, unit support, communication/customer service, safety, and professional development.
Responsibilities:
1. Pleasantly greets new patients upon their arrival, and accomplishes the general orientation of the patient to their room.
2. Accurately obtains and documents vital signs, temperature, weight and other required admission data, as instructed by RN.
3. Assist patients with their basic personal needs with respect and protection of the patient’s privacy, dignity and cultural diversity.
4. Performs task as outlined by hospital policy and protocol.
5. Transports patients without incident or accident due to failure to properly apply established safety procedures and precautions.
6. Cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking rooms between patients following hospital policy and protocols.
7. Ensures current credentials and/or certification.
8. Maintains compliance with hospital procedural standards.
9. Supports and promotes Carolina Care.
10. Provides ongoing compliance with Workers Compensation Policy.
11. Personally contributing to the team environment by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, problem-solving interaction with UNC Health Nash employees, and its customers.
12. Performs other departmental duties as assigned.
13. Performs independently within his/her scope of practice.
Other information:
Education High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certification Licensed Paramedic.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within six (6) months of hire.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Emergency Room
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Who We Are
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes’ top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated.
UNC Health and our 40,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world-class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation into life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.
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