EMT - IV Nursing (Per Diem, Nights)

Job Summary
The EMT works under the supervision of the Nurse Director and Manager and is responsible for the care of patients, assisting with patient care as directed by the registered nurse (RN). Responsibilities include patient care, which incorporates clinical and clerical tasks, planning, implementation, evaluation, and intervention skills. The EMT role involves the maintenance and stocking of the rooms during shift and upkeep of the department and its equipment and supplies.

Job Specific Duties

• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care and department needs to clinical coordinator, manager, RN, and LPN as needed. Communicates completion of assignments to the RN.
• Completes assigned tasks and follows up on assignments as delegated by the RN.
• Collects and documents patient information as indicated for the Plan of Care, change in condition, pre/post intervention/procedures (within scope of practice).
• Identifies accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. Provides play and diversional activities. Offers comfort and support to patient/parent/family.
• In collaboration with the team, performs clerical duties as needed in the department. Responsible for data collection, maintenance of specialized logs, and/or placing patient orders.
• Effectively utilizes all functions of the telephone, intercom, beeper system, EMS communications, and relays information as indicated.
• Maintains and provides upkeep of the equipment and daily stocking of supplies, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes cost containment practices.
• Performs and documents vital signs and other measurements based on patient needs and as directed by the RN.
• Renders care to patients in adherence with written protocols under the supervision of the RN and assists with patient procedures. Performs IV therapy and or phlebotomy.

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Experience in healthcare setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of 2 years EMT experience preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing .
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard nursing procedures to the individual client's need.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Computer skills needed for data collection, maintenance of specialized logs, and/or placing patient orders