PARAMEDIC, @ the SS FED, Per Diem
UHS
Summary
The ER at Spanish Springs is open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features nine treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low severity patients. Also offered are advanced imaging services including CT and X-ray and lab draws. The FED delivery of care model is designed to produce shorter wait times for patients who do not require robust services offered at a full-service hospital.
Job description
Similar to a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including heart attack, stroke, trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening conditions. If a patient requires a higher level of care, NNMC partners with local EMS providers to transport patients to an appropriate regional hospital.
This Paramedic opportunity is per diem, and a flexible schedule. We are looking for someone that will provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a RN or physician. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Completes Bedside shift report in the room at the beginning and end of each shift for patients who remain in the ED that the paramedic has performed direct patient care utilizing IMAP & SBAR. Ensures patient is provided with the names and contact numbers for members of the care team on the communication board every shift.
- Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician. Performs approved procedures per policy
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care.
Requirements
- Current Nevada EMT-P Certification
- Current BLS
- Advanced cardiac rhythm competency within 6 months of hire
- Completion of Healthstream course AACN: Essentials of ECG & Dysrhythmia Monitoring within 6 months of hire
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition repayment program
- Education reimbursement
- Free CEU courses
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.