Paramedic, Emergency Department Nights

Job Description

The Emergency Department Nurse will support the Medical Center’s emergency room (ER) and Level I Trauma Center, delivering high‑quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care teams using the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

• UC Medical Center is the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission.
• The unit provides development opportunities to grow your personal, professional, and leadership skills through dynamic resources and education.
• Our newly renovated department brings state‑of‑the‑art equipment, SRU rooms and trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room.

Cincinnati, OH, United States

• Current OH Paramedic Certification
• 1+ years of paramedic experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications within the department‑specified period or within 1 year of hire
• Completes any additional education, certifications, or trainings as assigned

• Engages in population‑appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population‑related data and plans care appropriately; identifies and responds to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

• Utilizes knowledge and skills to provide assistance for patient care needs.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Under the direction of the RN, performs delegated patient care, including but not limited to: insertion of IVs, insertion of IVs with Prevue, insertion of IOs, 12‑lead EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs, crutch walking, splinting, wound irrigation, suture setup, and application of dressing.
• Able to collect, report, and document observations and patient care.
• Uses specialized medical equipment including, but not limited to, monitors, EKG machine, IO, and Prevue.
• Under the direction of the RN, assists physician and nursing staff with procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with patient triage process and performs Haz Mat decontamination.
• Understands de‑escalation principles and utilizes skills/techniques in appropriate situations.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and politely, sensitive to patient limitations, and identifies nursing unit and self by first name.

• Assures a safe patient care environment.
• Communicates pertinent patient information.
• Demonstrates critical‑thinking skills and involvement in problem solving.
• Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality during all communication.
• Utilizes ENA standards as a guide to provide safe patient care.
• Adheres to all hospital policies.

• Participates in the hospital's Emergency Operations Plan during disaster situations.
• Communicates with various departments in a cooperative manner.
• Performs quick registration of patients.
• Effectively communicates to patients and families.
• Orders, stocks, and cleans assigned area.
• Maintains specialty carts.
• Transports patients.
• Responsible for point‑of‑care quality assurance and tests.
• Performs clerical duties as directed.

• Takes initiatives in professional growth.
• Conducts self in an orderly and professional manner at all times.
• Serves as a role model with all members of the health‑care team, patients, family members, and visitors.
• Promotes efficient functioning of the department to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ongoing competency.
• Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings and training.
• Functions as a preceptor.

UC Health is an EEO employer.