Community Paramedic​/Prehospital Registered Nurse; PHRN

Job Category: AMBULANCE

Requisition Number: EMTPA
001675

• Posted :
  October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Main Campus
Mt Carmel, IL 62863, USA

• Pay or shift range: $28.75 USD to $35.94 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The Community Paramedic / Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) is responsible for providing advanced out-of-hospital patient care, health assessments, care coordination, disease management education, wellness interventions, and EMS response services. This position serves as a bridge between emergency medical services, primary care providers, hospitals, public health agencies, and community resources to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization, and enhance access to healthcare services.

The CP/PHRN functions independently within established protocols, physician orders, state regulations, and organizational policies while delivering patient-centered care in homes, community settings, long-term care facilities, and during emergency responses.

The CP/PHRN functions independently within established protocols, physician orders, state regulations, and organizational policies while delivering patient-centered care in homes, community settings, long-term care facilities, and during emergency responses.

The Community Paramedic/PHRN is responsible for delivering patient-centered healthcare services in the home and community setting, with a focus on improving health outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital utilization, and supporting continuity of care. This position conducts comprehensive in-home patient assessments, performs medication reconciliation, and provides patient education to promote self-management of health conditions. The Community Paramedic/PHRN identifies social determinants of health that may impact patient well-being and connects patients with appropriate community resources and support services.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients with chronic health conditions, assisting with hospital discharge follow-up visits, conducting fall-risk assessments and home safety evaluations, facilitating preventive health education and wellness screenings, and documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic health record (EHR).

This role works collaboratively with emergency department staff, primary care providers, specialists, social workers, case managers, behavioral health professionals, public health agencies, home health providers, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care. The Community Paramedic/PHRN participates in multidisciplinary care planning, develops individualized care plans for high-risk patients, and supports population health initiatives and quality improvement efforts. Through proactive patient management and coordination of services, the position aims to reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency department utilization while improving access to care and community-based resources.

The Community Paramedic/PHRN is also responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as ensuring patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements. The position participates in performance improvement activities, maintains all required certifications and continuing education, and contributes to the ongoing development and enhancement of EMS and Community Paramedicine programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program or an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• Community Paramedic Certification preferred or obtained within designated timeframe
• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Illinois Licensed Paramedic and/or Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Illinois Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) License (if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 preferred
• Two years of EMS, Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Community Health experience preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare navigation, case management, and chronic disease management preferred
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and community resources preferred
• May require evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call…