Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Weston
Location: Weston, WI
Address: 3400 Ministry Pkwy, Weston, WI 54476, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Job Summary
Registered Nurse
We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Lead Paramedic
Lead Paramedics help provide advanced medical care to patients. Individuals must have the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Registered Nurse
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Lead Paramedic
Paramedics may need to assist and give direction to additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport. In addition to the Paramedic responsibilities, the Lead Paramedic will be the key contact for EMS while on scene. The individual will help provide support for management and staff. The Lead Paramedic will assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This individual will also assist management in the EMS Operations which will include but not limited to; assisting with keeping up with regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance as needed.
The Lead Paramedic will act as a formal resource for the EMS staff. Individuals will assist with patient care in the receiving facility; lifting and moving patients as required. Physical activities include but not limited to will require considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. Paramedics should attend training classes to maintain national certification, state licensure, and keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge. Provide welcoming and educational environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a timely manner. Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient needs.
This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
+ Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
+ Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care
+ Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
+ Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Lead Paramedic
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience as a paramedic in an Ambulance setting. Must have a thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.
Depending on state requirements, individuals may need to have a state license. Additional licensures as required depending
upon state; Paramedic (PAR) Certification, National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System
(ICS)100, 200, and 700 completed and continued education hour's as mandated by accreditation. Current Basic Life Support
(BLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, advanced version for paramedics, International Trauma Life
Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) preferred depending on location. Additional training provided/workshops and staff meetings are to be
attended as per policy.
Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0254137
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services
Featured: No
