Paramedic I - Part Time Nights - Emergency Department - Duke Regional Hospital - Durham, NC
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke Regional
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four
hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto
U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is
the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a
comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services,
including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and
heart and vascular services. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistentlyrecognized each year
as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of
Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for
being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) -Paramedic I -
-Emergency Department - Duke Regional -Hospital - Durham, NC -
The -Emergency Department -at -Duke Regional Hospital -is a 49 -bed
unit serving the adult population (transfer pediatric once stable)
with an additional 12 -bed observation unit -and 18 bed behavioral
health unit. -The Paramedic functions as an integral member of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team providing direct patient care. -
The Paramedic performs a variety of activities across various
practices settings and patient populations in accordance with the
Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North Carolina
Medical Board and with the approval of the practice setting Medical
Director. -Work Hours & Shifts:
Part Time (24 Hours Weekly): Nights - -Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing direct patient care -in accordance
with the Paramedic scope of practice as defined by the North
Carolina Medical Board -under the medical oversight of the Medical
Director of the practice setting where the individual will
function.
- Assists clinical staff in the evaluation, treatment and care of
patients. Obtains pertinent history and performs a physical
examination. Performs technical procedures as delegated.
- Monitors patients and maintains records using patient
monitoring system and electronic health records. Documents
patients' status, delivery of care and evaluation of the patients'
response to care according to specific procedures and established
protocols.
- Documents and maintains an informative and accurate medical
record to initiate charges for each patient treated.
- Communicates in a professional manner essential information to
all appropriate members of the healthcare team to promote sharing
of information throughout the continuum of care.
- Operates extensive medical and mechanical equipment in the
hospital and transport environment. -Ensures all medical equipment
is functioning; restocks medical supplies as needed.
- Provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for
the patients, visitors, and staff. Properly disposes of and handles
as applicable, sharps, soiled materials, and linens and disinfects
area in accordance with policy and policy as applicable. Properly
uses PPE when in contact with patients, soiled utility, hazardous
materials in accordance with policy.
- Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and
formal learners.
- Participate in the identification of clinical or operational
performance improvement opportunities and in performance
improvement activities. Supports an environment of evidence-based
practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain certifications and clinical skills. -
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described
herein. -Education:
- High School Diploma required
- Associates Degree preferred. -Experience:Preferred one-year
experience as Paramedic or other relevant clinical experience is
required. -Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
- Current North Carolina Paramedic credential -or have the
ability to obtain certification
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire.
- Current trauma course preferred: PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS
-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and appropriate application Paramedic scope of
practice
- Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
- Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients
and their families
- Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families,
visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership
and others
- Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and
prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
- Ability to use fine motor skills
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirements designated by work area
- Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of
care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient
status
- Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
- Able to document and communicate pertinent information using
computer and/or paper documentation tools
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to remain focused and organized
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering routine and special treatments to patients
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety
precautions
- Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining
required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking
appropriate assistance or educational offerings. -Physical
Requirements
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching,
stooping, bending, knelling, crouching/squatting, balancing, and
pulling. Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight up to 75 pounds in
handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
- Finger dexterity.
- Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both handsis new to
SCT transport Obtain TPATC within 24 months of hire - Duke is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve
this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community
feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals
are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our
community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential
Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke
University Health System may include essentialjob functions that
require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional
information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by each hiring department. -
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