Paramedic PRN

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Paramedic PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Paramedic PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the supervision and direction of the clinical team, the position will provide quality patient care to the Emergency Department patient, assist nursing staff and providers with high quality patient care needs.

• Participates with the licensed nurse in the development and modification of the patient’s plan of care, including the initial assessment, pain management.
• Assists the healthcare team in implementation of plan of care and documents in chart from admission to discharge.
• Clearly communicates with ER physician and licensed nurse assigned to patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to complete patient record, transcription, Meditech, ED Dashboard, and Security System activities.
• Uses Meditech software proficiently.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintains competence and effectiveness with EMS communications.
• Answer EMS radios and phones (Only physicians can give orders to EMS crews.)
• Anticipates needs of healthcare team to enhance patient flow.
• Ensures appropriate test schedules and tracking of patient throughout the system.
• Contributes to the growth and development of self and department.
• Maintains an active involvement.
• Functions in an organized and timely manner.
• Receives patients from EMS personnel.
• Monitors patients for arrhythmias, mount EKG strips, and report findings to licensed nurse assigned to patient.
• Keeps patients informed as appropriate.
• Measures and records patient’s input and output.
• Stocks/checks ED supplies and equipment.
• Tags and reports broken equipment according to department policy.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.
• Cleans stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate.
• Transports patients/assists in transport of patients to inpatient units (monitored and unmonitored).
• Utilizes appropriate PPE as indicated following hospital policy.
• Follows infection control standards.
• Member of trauma team Assists physicians with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, arterial lines, and suturing.
• All other duties as requested.

What qualifications you will need:

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Paramedic, or (NRP) Nationally Registered Paramedic

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status