Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Virginia Certified Paramedic (required) Nationally Registered Paramedic (preferred)
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state (preferred)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Virginia Certified Paramedic (required) Nationally Registered Paramedic (preferred)
If licensed as a Registered Nurse, must maintain licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia (required)
Current AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent (required)
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience in prehospital care as a paramedic with at least five (5) years in progressive leadership roles performing some or all of the following functions:
Developing and delivering presentations, Quality/performance improvement, Leading projects/teams, Program development and implementation
Experience PREFERRED:
Ten (10) year of clinical nursing experience in prehospital or in-hospital care
Education/training REQUIRED:
Completion of Paramedic Program; and Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Nursing or closely related health care field from an accredited program
Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in a health care related field from an accredited program
Certification in specialty area EMT Instructor
Independent action(s) required:
Develop and maintain the VCU Medical Center local and regional EMS outreach plan.
Develop regional and systems based performance improvement initiatives.
Develop and coordinate pre-hospital educational programs in collaboration with the VCU Medical Center service lines (e.g. trauma, burn, stroke, chest pain, pediatrics and the Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education).
Follow VCU Medical Center policies and procedures.
Organize and plan work with input from patient/family, or other stakeholders with specific defined outcomes and demonstrate use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): None
Additional position requirements:
Employee will be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends based on regional outreach and program requirements.
Local travel is required.
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change

This role focuses on the Tappahannock and New Kent area****

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