Paramedic - ER Nights

Position Summary

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

About Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.

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Sebastian River Hospital

Competitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Healthcare.

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the ED RN, patient re‑assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang normal saline without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment.

• Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency.
• The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida.
• Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).
• The Florida paramedic practice model includes invasive and pharmacologic interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality in the pre‑hospital environment.
• It is expected that in the hospital setting where medical care and resources are readily available, this practice model will be modified.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the Nursing Operations manager or their designee.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights and legal issues.
• Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.
• The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements related to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency departments policies, procedures, and…