What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Paramedic - Full Time Nights (3-Month Temporary Assignment) position at Johnson County Hospital?
Job Title: Hospital Paramedic - Full Time Nights (3-Month Temporary Assignment)
Location: Johnson County Hospital, Tecumseh, NE
Department: Emergency Services/Nursing Service
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Position Summary: The Hospital Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency patient care within the scope of practice established by Nebraska law, organizational policies, physician orders, and approved protocols. The Paramedic assesses, treats, monitors, and transports patients as necessary while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Paramedic contributes to an efficient and effective patient care environment through communication, documentation, teamwork, and support of departmental operations.
Work Schedule: Working hours are from 7 pm to 7am and every third weekend.
Duties & Responsibilities
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Location: Johnson County Hospital, Tecumseh, NE
Department: Emergency Services/Nursing Service
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Position Summary: The Hospital Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency patient care within the scope of practice established by Nebraska law, organizational policies, physician orders, and approved protocols. The Paramedic assesses, treats, monitors, and transports patients as necessary while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Paramedic contributes to an efficient and effective patient care environment through communication, documentation, teamwork, and support of departmental operations.
Work Schedule: Working hours are from 7 pm to 7am and every third weekend.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessment and reassessment based on presenting complaints, medical history, and clinical condition.
- Recognizes and prioritizes emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patient care needs.
- Initiates and maintains appropriate emergency interventions according to approved protocols and provider orders.
- Administers medications and treatments within the Paramedic scope of practice.
- Performs advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, ECG acquisition and interpretation, intravenous access, and other advanced life support procedures as authorized.
- Assists physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff with procedures and treatments.
- Monitors, documents, and reports on patient condition, response to treatment, and changes in status.
- Collaborates with nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform Emergency Department support functions and assist with inpatient monitoring, IVs, ECGs, respiratory and other duties as needed.
- Provides patient and family education appropriate to the patient's condition and treatment plan.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.
- Ensures equipment, supplies, medications, and emergency carts are stocked, maintained, and ready for use.
- Participates in disaster preparedness activities and emergency response procedures.
- Supports orientation, mentoring, and training of new staff and students as assigned.
- Demonstrates professional communication and customer service with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Actively participates in continuing education and professional development activities.
- Wears a uniform that is clean and neat and observes good personal hygiene.
- Participate in swing-bed and outpatient services as appropriate.
- Current Nebraska Paramedic license or National Registry certification eligible for Nebraska licensure.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtained.
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency assessment and advanced life support procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Ability to function effectively in high-stress and rapidly changing situations.
- Basic computer and electronic medical record documentation skills required.
- Must meet all state and federal requirements applicable to paramedic practice.
- Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients using appropriate equipment and safe patient handling techniques.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patient conditions and monitor equipment.
At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.