Paramedic

Summary: The Paramedic, under the direction of the Medical Director and the on duty Registered Nurse, will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly. The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to delivery of patient care. The ability to communicate information in a friendly and effective manner is essential.

Essential Functions:

A: Job Specific

Physical Assessment

Reviews patient's history prior to beginning physical assessment and incorporates

findings into the exam.

Performs physical patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance

department standards. Pertinent data is collected using appropriate assessment

techniques.

Incorporates available technology to aid in physical assessment.

Prioritizes data collection by assessing the patient's immediate condition or needs.

Is able to discern critical findings and timely communicate changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate patient care providers.

Data collection is inclusive of the patient, significant others and health care providers

when appropriate.

The data collection process is systematic and ongoing.

Psychosocial Assessment

Considers the developmental goals for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients during the assessment of patients.

Assesses patient/family learning needs, including any tasks that the patient can or cannot accomplish as related to his or her current health problem. Consideration of age, cultural values, religious beliefs, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and/or cognitive limitation, and language barriers, as indicated.

Assesses for signs of abuse and neglect. Documents findings and reports as appropriate when required.

Diagnosis

Develops patient centered nursing diagnoses.

Nursing diagnoses are derived from the assessment data.

Assists in the completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by the medical team and other health care providers.

Implementation of Patient Plan of care

In collaboration with interdisciplinary members of the team, formulates a plan of care including expected outcomes for each patient based on diagnoses derived from patient assessments.

Prescribes appropriate nursing care to meet the goals, as well as the physical, psychological, psychosocial, emotional, and social needs of the patient.

Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs

Demonstrates the ability to organize and set priorities.

The plan is individualized to the patient's condition, age or needs.

The plan incorporates the discharge planning process at time of development.

The plan is developed with the patient, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate.

The plan reflects current nursing practice.

The plan is documented.

The plan provides for continuity of care.

The plan is appropriate to the patient's age, developmental age, educational needs, and family/guardian expectations as related to the diagnosis.

Direct Patient Care

Coordinates and participates in providing direct patient care.

Performs skills proficiently and in accordance with the standards of nursing care.

Utilizes all equipment in the unit appropriate to patient with maximum efficiency and effectiveness based on knowledge and education.

Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner and documented.

Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic manner.

Can organize work and utilize time efficiently based on knowledge of nursing theories and procedures.

Can interpret reports, data and medical information to determine the needs of the patient and family.

Can interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and manage several abstract and concrete variables.

Addresses patient's nutritional needs as appropriate.

Administration of Medication

Verifies accuracy of medication administration by following all safety measures.

Ensures medications are kept secure and stored appropriately.

Educates patients on potential side effects of prescribed medications.

Explains the purpose of all prescribed medications and teaches patient's the appropriate self- administration of medications as part of discharge planning process.

Evaluation

Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of goals defined in the plan-of-care.

Evaluation is systematic and ongoing.

The patient, significant others, and health care providers are involved in the evaluation process when appropriate.

B: Company Specific

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.

Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.

Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.

Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.

Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation's skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.

Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.

HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.

Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in FHMC Code of Conduct, FHMC policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Employee must maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward fellow employees, staff, contractors, vendors and the public at all times. Employee must avoid loud, profane, or unprofessional language at all times during the performance of duties. It is immediate grounds for termination if Employee engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of duties or is disorderly, dishonest, intoxicated, or discourteous.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced Emergency Medical Responder

Licenses/Certification: Paramedic License & current ACLS and BLS certification

Experience: 2- year Paramedic experience required. Hospital experience preferred.