Critical Care Paramedic ED

Critical Care Paramedic ED

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Full time

12 Hour Evening Shift

Critical Care Paramedic or RN in Newton. Full time weekend package. Mid shift. Mercy One Newton Medical Center is a fully owned hospital of Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center and a member of Mercy One Network. Located in the city of Newton, Iowa, county seat of Jasper County, it is about 30 miles east of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Mercy One Newton has 48 beds, 200,000 square feet, and an attached 50,000‑square‑foot medical office building. The hospital is one of the largest employers in Jasper County.

This position provides direct patient care in an emergency setting under the supervision of the on‑duty ED physician, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, consulting with families and significant others, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, efficient care to patients in urgent medical situations. The role may require licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), depending on qualifications.

• Adhere to established standards of care for respective nursing units or pre‑hospital/critical care settings, utilizing the nursing process or paramedic protocols as appropriate.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and competency in patient care delivery, responding quickly to changes in patient condition or treatment response.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) regulations.

• Understanding and ability to apply the nursing process (RN) or paramedic protocols (CCP).
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written, to follow and give clear instructions.
• Ability to meet the growth and development needs of patients across all age groups.
• Knowledge of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes of these patient groups.
• For RNs:
  Current Iowa Registered Nurse license required. For CCPs:
  Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Iowa required;
  Critical Care Paramedic endorsement must be attained within 6 months of hire.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and PHTLS required within 1 year of hire.
• NRP certification strongly encouraged.
• Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training required within 3 months of hire.

• For RNs:
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• For CCPs:
  Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Services program.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care, emergency department, pre‑hospital, or hospital setting (either as an RN or Paramedic).
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is encouraged.

Rooted in our Mission & Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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