GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides emergency care and life support to patients in the Emergency Department and augments the role of the Registered Nurse (RN). Performs all job functions under the direction or supervision of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
- Functions within the scope of practice of a Paramedic as defined within Nebraska state regulations. Does not take patient assignments.
- Provides patient transport within the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital campus as required.
- Provides patient care and performs patient care procedures such as but not limited to: EKG, Point of Care Testing, phlebotomy, CPR, intravenous insertions, immobilizer, and splint and sling placement.
- Monitors and administers medication, pain relief and intravenous infusions as approved by the Medical Director.
- Dresses wounds and injuries including wound irrigation and applies bandages as needed.
- Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions under the direction of the RN.
- Participates in the evaluation of the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.
- Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care as directed by the RN.
- Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
- Provides close observation or one-to-one care, as directed by the RN, to prevent patients from wandering or potential injury.
(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited Paramedic program required. Current Nebraska EMT-Paramedic licensure required. Previous paramedic experience preferred. Active membership on a Rescue or transport service in the state of Nebraska preferred.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
