Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health

Yes40

Rotating shift schedules

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health (MIH)

NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

Where You Will Work:

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.

We’re Looking For:

• 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

• 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.

• REQUIRED: Valid driver's license, 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:

Respects patient rights and confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA and Atrium policies and guidelines with respect to patient confidentiality.

Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail to accurately reflect assessment and interventions.

Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.

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.

Interprets data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery.

Participate in Mobile Medicine Performance Improvement activities.

Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy.

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.

Maintains the ability to understand, utilize and efficiently integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment, clinical interventions, physician consults, and data collection related to paramedicine.

Maintains an understanding of ethics as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.

Maintains an understanding of cultural competency as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population

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.

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 and Working Conditions:

• Duties require working and driving in all weather conditions to include exposure to extreme heat, cold, and wet weather.
• Must not have any physical, emotional or mental impairment to prevent them from riding, driving, or operating in a company owned vehicle or administering patient care.
• Work areas may include tight spaces and poorly lit conditions. Requires exposure to possible unpleasant conditions and/or handling of contaminated materials.
• Requires the ability to function in high stress situations and must have the ability to critically think and make rapid and appropriate decisions that ensure the safety for both patients, the public, and teammates.
• Must have the ability to concentrate. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Heavy lifting required, with assistance of a partner to load patients, equipment, and be able to carry heavy equipment.
• Significant physical stamina and endurance are necessary to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch and good finger dexterity. Good motor and eye-hand coordination required.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include, but not limited to, speaking English in good, understandable terms.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.