Piedmont Henry Hospital
Paramedic - Emergency Department, Nights
Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge, Georgia, United States, 30281
Description:
Paramedic - Emergency Department, Full-time Nights
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Emergency Services Unit Profile
Piedmont Henry Emergency Department
75000-90000 visits per year
Licensed for 59 beds
3/4:1 Patient to RN Ratio
Level III trauma center
Triage and Assessment of patient complaint
Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessment
Appropriate Drug Therapy
Management of critically ill patients
Patient discharge education
Fully Accredited Stroke Center
Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED
Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The Paramedic , under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.
Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: BLS.
Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Emergency Services Unit Profile
Piedmont Henry Emergency Department
75000-90000 visits per year
Licensed for 59 beds
3/4:1 Patient to RN Ratio
Level III trauma center
Triage and Assessment of patient complaint
Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessment
Appropriate Drug Therapy
Management of critically ill patients
Patient discharge education
Fully Accredited Stroke Center
Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED
Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The Paramedic , under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.
Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: BLS.
Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.