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The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel. Education * H.S. Diploma or General Education ...

The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel. Qualifications: Education * H.S. Diploma or ...

The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.Qualifications Education * H.S. Diploma or ...

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Paramedic - Emergency Department, Weekend, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Fayetteville, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 450 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

405th of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview
Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Shift: Weekend Nights
Status: Full-time
Department: Emergency Department
Responsibilities
The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.
Qualifications
Education
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience
  • 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required and
  • ACLS Upon Hire Required and
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days Required
  • LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred

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Piedmont Fayette Hospital

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