Paramedic AdventHealth North Pinellas

Location Address: 34106 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Palm Harbor

• Great Culture

• Top Quality outcomes

• Nurse Excellence Committee (NEC)/Governance

• Leadership is accessible

• Located on the Gulf of Mexico

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Assists with triage and admission of patient by assisting with initial assessment and evaluation of patient status, vital signs and orientation to the environment.

• Communicates age specific patient needs/changes in condition to the Registered Nurse/Physician, and documents in the patient’s record.        

• Documents care given in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).                                                       

• Safety factors relevant to the age of the patient are identified and implemented.

• Provides discharge teaching at the discretion of the Registered Nurse/Physician.                        

• Alerts the Registered Nurse to any family situations that needs to be addressed.             

• Able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect relative to patients’ age as demonstrated by reporting to the Registered Nurse.

• Obtains and interprets information in terms of a patients’ age related developmental and psychosocial needs as measured by yearly age related competency test with an 80% minimum score.

• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with the Registered Nurse/Physician by prioritizing age specific patient care needs.                           

• Assists the Registered Nurse to meet patient outcomes as outlined in the treatment plan of care.              

• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accept new ideas and opportunities for improvement.

• Assists the Registered Nurse in keeping patient and family informed of patient status.

• Section C: Implementation:

• Direct patient care is provided in a safe and skillful manner.

• Provides patient care as assigned by Registered Nurse/Physician.             

• Transports patient for procedures, admissions and discharges.

• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy as directed by Registered Nurse/Physician.           

• Assists the Registered Nurse/Physician with procedures.                              

What You Will Need:

• Completed Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program

• Current Basic Life Support – PALS and ACLS

• Current EMT/Paramedic Certification