Paramedic, AirCare Mobile Integrated Health, PRN 12 hr. Days

Overview

Paramedic, AirCare Mobile Integrated Health, PRN 12 hr. Days  

JOB SUMMARY: 

Functions independently as a member of the Mobile Medicine Paramedicine team and is responsible for in-home medical assessments and care of ill and injured patients that meet the criteria for the Mobile Integrated Health program. Provides patient care while promoting safety and efficiency of Mobile Medicine operations. Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Control Physician or Advanced Practice Provider who will provide online medical control or in accordance with specific treatment protocols approved for use by the MIH Paramedic.

The practice of MIH is focused on longitudinal assessment, participation in an existing, multidisciplinary, Interprofessional treatment plan, and communication with and referral to other members of the treatment team based on changing patient needs.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies.  Three years of Paramedic Level experience is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as Paramedic required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) provider credentialing required within 1 year of hire and maintained for the duration of employment.

Valid driver’s license required, for duration of employment and a motor vehicle operator record acceptable to insurance carrier/underwriter for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Must be able to drive vehicles safely in all types of weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respects patient rights and confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA and Atrium policies and guidelines with respect to patient confidentiality.
2. Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail to accurately reflect assessment and interventions.
3. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
4. Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with Mobile Medicine policies and state regulations, as approved by the Medical Directors of Mobile Medicine and professional standards of care.
5. Interprets data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery.
6. Participate in Mobile Medicine Performance Improvement activities.
7. Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy.
8. Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status. Accountable to check and verify established minimum transport vehicle supply levels, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
9. Maintains the ability to understand, utilize and efficiently integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment, clinical interventions, physician consults, and data collection related to paramedicine.
10. Maintains an understanding of ethics as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.
11. Maintains an understanding of cultural competency as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population
12. Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with AHWFB Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
13. Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Hospitalist at Home care team

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors

Ability to carry supplies and equipment into patient’s homes

Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices

Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided

Willingness to learn additional skills needed to provide effective home care (Urinary catheter insertion, indwelling port access, Suture removal, PICC Line access, etc.)

Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols

Safely operates a vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws while carrying out assigned duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions

Driving in all weather conditions

Enters patient homes that may be unclean or unpleasant

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Required to wear PPE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: