GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Assist in providing patient care within scope of certification/practice in collaboration with the health care team as directed and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Works as a member of an identified emergency medical team, contributes to the assessment of patient status, planning of care, implementation of nursing care activities, patient/family teaching and evaluation of patient response to treatment through observation of the patient.
The hours will be 3pm - 3am, three days a week.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited Paramedic program. Certified as a Paramedic by the State of Idaho and / or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). 1 year of experience as a paramedic preferred.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and a variety of hospital personnel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information, as well as the ability to be tactful, diplomatic, and flexible in a changing environment. Ability to take direction as a member of the healthcare team, and anticipate the needs of the patient, staff, and physician in the care of the patient. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
According to hospital policy and as directed by the RN and physician, performs selected therapeutic and preventative emergency care measures such as taking patients' vital signs, restoring breathing by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen delivery management, controlling bleeding by applying compresses with pressure, assisting the RN or physician in treating patients for shock, applying splints to immobilize injured limbs including spinal precautions, wound care (including suture and staple removal), performing extremity venipuncture for blood specimen collection and IV catheterization (locks, and IV solutions without additives), nebulizer and inhaled breathing treatments, IO placement, select oral, intermuscular, intraosseous, and IV medication administration per scope.
Contributes to the assessment and identification of patient's basic problems and needs through observation and questioning of patient., relatives and/or associated medical personnel. Assists in the transfer of patients within the Emergency Department. Reports patient care events and changes in patient condition to the RN in a timely manner. Seeks guidance as needed to make adjustments to care based on evaluation of treatments and response data to the plan. Collects overt data relative to the patient's knowledge, motivation and skill for self-care. Identifies resources of patient to meet overt self-care deficit needs.
Reports observed patient needs to the RN and physician. Contributes to plan of nursing care with the RN and considers patient request in plan for care. Assists patients to meet learning needs relative to maintenance of self within hospital environment. Teaches correct procedures and techniques of health care based on established protocols to patient while encouraging patient to meet own care needs. Maintains records of information such as nature and extent of injury/illness, treatment provided, etc for inclusion in medical record. Records results of intervention in the electronic health record (EHR). Assists RN as indicated in research activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Maintains clinical expertise through self-study, continuing education programs and formal education as necessary. Preps the patient care room prior to the next patient occupying the room. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with customer service expectations. Transports and monitors stable telemetry and non-telemetry patients.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.