Paramedic

Position: Paramedic FT
Summary:

The Paramedic, under the direction of the Medical Director and the on duty Registered Nurse, will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly. The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to delivery of patient care. The ability to communicate information in a friendly and effective manner is essential.

Essential Functions:

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Job Specific Physical Assessment Reviews patient's history prior to beginning physical assessment and incorporates findings into the exam.

Performs physical patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance department standards. Pertinent data is collected using appropriate assessment techniques.

Incorporates available technology to aid in physical assessment.

Prioritizes data collection by assessing the patient’s immediate condition or needs.

Is able to discern critical findings and timely communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate patient care providers.

Data collection is inclusive of the patient, significant others and health care providers when appropriate.

The data collection process is systematic and ongoing.

Psychosocial Assessment Considers the developmental goals for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients during the assessment of patients.

Assesses patient/family learning needs, including any tasks that the patient can or cannot accomplish as related to his or her current health problem. Consideration of age, cultural values, religious beliefs, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and/or cognitive limitation, and language barriers, as indicated.

Assesses for signs of abuse and neglect. Documents findings and reports as appropriate when required.

Diagnosis Develops patient centered nursing diagnoses.

Nursing diagnoses are derived from the assessment data.

Assists in the completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by the medical team and other health care providers.

Implementation of Patient Plan of care

In collaboration with interdisciplinary members of the team, formulates a plan of care including expected outcomes for each patient based on diagnoses derived from patient assessments.

Prescribes appropriate nursing care to meet the goals, as well as the physical, psychological, psychosocial, emotional, and social needs of the patient.

Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs

Demonstrates the ability to organize and set priorities.

The plan is individualized to the patient’s condition, age or needs.

The plan incorporates the discharge planning process at time of development.

The plan is developed with the patient, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate.

The plan reflects current nursing practice.

The plan is documented.

The plan provides for continuity of care.

The plan is appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental age, educational needs, and family/guardian expectations as related to the diagnosis.

Direct Patient Care Coordinates and participates in providing direct patient care.

Performs skills proficiently and in accordance with the standards of nursing care.

Utilizes all equipment in the unit appropriate to patient with maximum efficiency and effectiveness based on knowledge and education.

Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner and documented.

Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic manner.

Can organize work and utilize time efficiently based on knowledge of nursing theories and procedures.

Can interpret reports, data and medical information to determine the needs of the patient and family.

Can interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and manage several abstract and concrete variables.

Addresses patient’s nutritional needs as appropriate.

Administration of Medication Verifies accuracy of medication administration by following all safety measures.

Ensures medications are kept secure and stored appropriately.

Educates patients on potential side effects of prescribed medications.

Explains the purpose of all prescribed…