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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
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
What we offer:
$7,500 sign–on bonus
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