Paramedic - Emergency Department - East Orlando - Part Time- Nights

Paramedic-Emergency Department-East Orlando- Part Time- Nights

Florida Hospital East Orlando seeks to hire a Paramedic who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Facility Profile

Florida Hospital East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area. A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

Department Profile

The East Orlando Emergency Department has 65 beds and sees over 68,000 patients each year, ranging from infant to geriatric. And although we are one of the busiest ED's in Central Florida, the Gallup Company has rated us as having world-class employee satisfaction thanks to our family-minded, spiritually centered atmosphere.

Work Hours/Shifts

Nights 2/12 Hour Shifts-7:00pm-7:00am.

Job Summary

The Paramedic performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Adheres to the Florida Hospital corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Required :

* ACLS

* PALS or ENPC

* EMT-P or RN

* Completion of a paramedic program or registered nurse program

* NCC ( Preferred )

License, Certification or Registration Required:

* Certified by the state of Florida as an EMT-Paramedic, OR

* Licensed in the state of Florida as an LPN (if hired prior to 03/31/14), OR

* Licensed as an RN in the state of Florida (awaiting RN position availability -- up to 120 days), OR

* Licensed as an RN in another state (awaiting Florida RN License -- up to 90 days)

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organization's Performance Excellence Program booklet

* Attaches 12 lead EKG's and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring, and performs venipuncture for testing. Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician.

* Inserts peripheral IV's, hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site. Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.

* Transportation of unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transportation of stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen > 50%) monitored patient to PCU/med-tele, or accompany RN to transport patient to specialty units.

* Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams; i.e. set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc. Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, application of dressings, etc. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.

* Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by AIDET, keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, & concern, demonstrating a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and to ensure that the patients have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, that care givers names are on the boards (applicable campuses), and that patient and family needs are exceeded.

* Maintains (room and work area organization and stocking levels) per 5 S principles. Maintains rooms and work area cleanliness.

* Performs accurate order entry. Manages phone calls, notifies physician of all back results, orders diets, etc. Relieves HUC as assigned.

* Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

Paramedic does not : perform skills that, according to state and hospital policy, are to be performed by the RN only; perform assessments; add IV additives to IV fluids; administer any oral, subcutaneous, topical, IM, or IV medications; hang blood components; sign off doctors' orders to give report; change rates of any medicated IVF; or maintain an independent, patient care assignment.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Emergency Department Paramedic opportunity with Florida Hospital East and apply online today

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