Lead Paramedic or Registered Nurse Critical Care Transport
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Job Location:
Weston, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Union Position:
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Summary
Registered NurseWere looking for positive compassionate hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from our fast-paced work environment the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable great communicators detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who arent afraid to ask tough questions. Whether youre a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Lead Paramedic
Lead Paramedics help provide advanced medical care to patients. Individuals must have the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation.
Job Description
Registered Nurse
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues including physicians to plan implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care health maintenance diagnosis treatment and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care. Responsible for the planning and coordination of care patient assessment patient education triage and various other nursing interventions. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Lead Paramedic
Paramedics may need to assist and give direction to additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during addition to the Paramedic responsibilities the Lead Paramedic will be the key contact for EMS while on scene. The individual will help provide support for management and staff. The Lead Paramedic will assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This individual will also assist management in the EMS Operations which will include but not limited to; assisting with keeping up with regulations licensing staffing staff education equipment maintenance finance and quality assurance as needed.
The Lead Paramedic will act as a formal resource for the EMS staff. Individuals will assist with patient care in the receiving facility; lifting and moving patients as required. Physical activities include but not limited to will require considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling materials. Paramedics should attend training classes to maintain national certification state licensure and keep abreast of new developments in the field or maintain existing knowledge. Provide welcoming and educational environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a timely manner. Depending on location of position work hours will vary depending on patient needs.
This may include overtime call backup call nights days weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
- Plans and coordinates patient care assessment education triage and various other nursing interventions
- Collaborates with colleagues including physicians to plan implement and evaluate care
- Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services health maintenance diagnosis treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
- Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required including but not limited to American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelors Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Lead Paramedic
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience as a paramedic in an Ambulance setting. Must have a thorough knowledge of paramedic principles practices and techniques knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.
Depending on state requirements individuals may need to have a state license. Additional licensures as required depending
upon state; Paramedic (PAR) Certification National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System
(ICS)100 200 and 700 completed and continued education hours as mandated by accreditation. Current Basic Life Support
(BLS) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent advanced version for paramedics International Trauma Life
Support (ITLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) preferred depending on location. Additional training provided/workshops and staff meetings are to be
attended as per policy.
Must possess a valid Drivers License and have a good driving record.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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About Company
Marshfield Clinic is a health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin. Marshfield Clinic Don't just live. Shine.
