Department:
02190 WFBMG University Group Practice: Greensboro Pisgah Church Urgent Care – Immediate Care
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
34
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
7am-7pm M-F
8am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Pay Range
$24.10 – $36.15
Paramedic – Urgent Care
Pisgah Church
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate’s of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Degree in Paramedic studies or equivalent.
Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
Critical Care certificate or National Registry paramedic preferred.
Maintains certification through affiliation with approved applicable state-OEMS education provider.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes rapid evaluation of life-threatening emergencies, implementation of prescribed therapies within scope of practice, collaboration with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals.
Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS, under the orders from a physician.
Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record.
Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team.
Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
Demonstrates the organization’s patient promise at all times
Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment
Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices
Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate
Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided
Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions
Moderate noise environment
Subject to many interruptions
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required to wear PPE
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
To apply: https://careers.atriumhealth.org/jobs/17864576-paramedic-urgent-care-pisgah-church
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Guilford
Closing Date (if any):