Paramedic - Tallahassee

The Paramedic, under the direction of the MedicalDirector and Emergency Services Director, is responsible for implementingtechnical procedures and care on all Emergency Department patients safely andeffectively.  The quality of care andservice given will adhere to the philosophy and objectives of the hospital andthe department of nursing and will maintain and support the standards ofnursing care and practice in order to meet the health care needs of patients,and their families.  The Paramedic worksresponsibly   with the RN and LPN inplanning, and performing nursing care for patient(s) in accordance with theFlorida State 10-D-66, physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques,policies, procedures, established standards and administrative policies.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

• Demonstratesknowledge of the nursing process.
• Participatesand cooperates in the unit based Quality Improvement processes.
• Supports,maintains and provides an environment which is supportive of quality patientcare through effective use of resources and personnel.
• Practices,develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internaland external customers.
• Servesas the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients right toprivacy by protecting confidential information.
• Plansand implements patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and theage of the patient.
• Evaluatesand documents patient response; monitors and recognizes changes inphysiological and psycho-social status; takes appropriate action based onassessment of the patient.
• Activelyseeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, qualify ofcare or the services delivered.
• Demonstratesknowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Followsestablished guidelines for reporting a significant medical error orunanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
• Attendsin-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• UsesPerformance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Regular,punctual and dependable attendance.
• Other duties asassigned.