Paramedic-Harrison Crossing Free Standing Emergency-PRN Nights - Part-time

pbStart the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team./b/pp/pJob Summary:brbrThis position is accountable to provide clinical and technical support procedures, assisting nurses and medical staff to ensure quality care. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency based evaluation tool. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.pspan class="emphasis"b7:00pm-7:00am/b/span/pp/ppbuspanEssential Functions amp; Responsibilities:/span/u/bspanspan  /span/span/pulliProvides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Manager, Charge Nurse or Team Leader./liliProvides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with minimum supervision./liliDetermines priorities of care based on the physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system./liliAssists patients with basic care needs and any other duties related to the well-being of the patient following established nursing policies and procedures./liliAdministers treatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice) to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by the Professional Nursing Staff./liliCommunicates with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient status, symptomology and results of diagnostic studies./liliResponds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment./liliPerforms monitor technician duties and responsibilities as needed./liliObtaining vital signs - frequency specific to patient#39;s acuity and/or changes in patient’s condition./liliPerforms venipuncture and starts IVs./liliPhlebotomy and specimen collection with proper labeling/transporting of specimens./liliApplying cardiac monitor where appropriate; performs 12-lead EKG./liliDemonstrates proficiency in the treatment of cardiac emergencies to include medication management, defibrillation, cardioversion, and non-invasive pacing./liliSetup sterile trays for suturing/sterile procedures./liliInsertion of foley catheter when appropriate; documentation of intake and output./liliDemonstrate collaborative relationship with MWHC Emergency Services Associates, physicians, and ancillary partners both verbally and through accurate documentation./liliDemonstrates competence in medication management and administration./liliPerforms splinting and/or application of orthopedic adjuncts per physician orders./liliPerforms the following respiratory therapy specific tasks: set up and management of ventilator, and/or BIPAP/CPAP machines, nebulizer treatments, and ABGs./liliDemonstrates competency in the following respiratory therapy specific treatments: monitoring of end tidal CO2, pediatric asthma protocol, intubation preparation to include Glidescope, Bougie, and Pilot Balloon repair kit./liliAccepts responsibility for professional growth, development, regulatory requirements and education requirement at the MWHC and department level./liliMaintains licensure or certifications required for the position held during employment./liliPerforms other duties as appropriate within the position’s scope of practice, including duties of other care team members./li/ulp/pp/ppbuQualifications:/u/b/pulliHigh School / GED required./liliCurrent Virginia State Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry/liliCPR, ACLS and PALS certification required./li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant#39;s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./p