Paramedic- Per Diem Express Care

Paramedic- per diem Express Care

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year.

• Performs selected, direct, age-specific patient assessment and patient care, recognizes life-threatening illness or injuries and initiates appropriate treatment & provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm, under the delegation of the registered nurse and with a providers order for protocols, medications and diagnostic tests.

• TEAMWORK: Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve common goals. Works collaboratively with other team members, shares relevant information and credit for team accomplishments, as appropriate.

• Responds promptly, courteously and appropriately to requests from others for assistance and/or information. Consistently demonstrates empathy and understands the impact of their work on patients, families and other team members.
• Actively contributes to a positive work environment through their interactions with others. Gives and receives honest feedback in a non-confrontational manner and influences others with their supportive, enthusiastic and optimistic approach to the team and work environment.
• INTEGRITY/ACCOUNTABILITY: Builds productive working relationships with internal and external customers, based on honesty, accountability and role modeling.
• Offers possible solutions when addressing a problem or concern. Participates in decision making, utilizing the WDHS Decision Making Model, when appropriate.

• Accepts accountability for behavioral choices. Works to advance a Culture of Safety and mutual support. Understands safety risk and occurrence reporting expectations.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors and decisions. Actions and speech reflect a commitment to WDHS.
• Strives to meet customer expectation by providing consistent, timely and high quality work: meets deadlines, adapts to changes and is respectful of confidentiality.
• Treats others courteously and professionally at all times.
• EXCELLENCE: Effectively assesses and adjusts to changes in circumstances, resources or environment, using creativity and flexibility.

• Works in an organized manner and adheres to department operation and service standards.
• Identifies areas for process improvement driven by organizational and customer needs.
• RESPECT: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed and follows up as appropriate. Speaks positively and seeks to understand others. Listens for feedback and engages in dialogue.
• Takes the initiative to learn higher level skills that enhance the ability to contribute to the department or organization.
• Participates with departmental leadership in achieving (or working toward) results aligned with the Strategic Plan and Triple Aim.

• Takes the initiative to improve working relationships and foster mutual respect with coworkers and customers. Consistently acts cooperatively and is able to obtain the cooperation of others.
• Uses appropriate body language, non-verbal expressions and tone of voice when interacting with others.
• Maintains a pleasant, courteous disposition and acknowledges the contribution of others.
• CARING: Behaves professionally and supportively when working with or responding to the needs of coworkers and customers.

• Recognizes differing social and cultural standards and adapts accordingly.
• COMPLIANCE: Adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, regulatory and statutory rules, acting promptly on all potential discrepancies. Takes effective corrective action and/or informs appropriate individuals that a compliance breach has occurred.
• Maintains safe and respectful workplace by refraining from gossip/rumors, threats, violence, intimidation and other types of disrespectful or harassing behaviors.
• Easily interacts with a diverse workforce. Has an open and cooperative approach when interacting with others and embraces individual differences.

• Safety – Understands safety risk in area and develops plan to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Non-Harassment – Maintains safe and secure work environment by refraining from physical violence, threats and intimidation and other types of harassment, verbal and non-verbal.
• Environment of Care/Infection Control – Performs duties related to providing a safe environment and prevention of control of infection.
• Code of Organizational Ethics/Compliance – Understands and adheres to Duty to Comply, Duty to Act in an Ethical Manner, Duty to Participate in Education and Training, Duty to participate in Auditing and Monitoring, duty to Participate in an Investigation and Obligation to Report.
• HIPAA – Protects the privacy of patient data written, electronically and verbally.
• Organizational Policies and Procedures – Is knowledgeable of, understands and adheres to all applicable departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

60%

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as an advocate for patients, family and significant others in regard to decisions affecting the plan of care.

• AD
• Paramedic level education
• Paramedics work with the RN under the NH BON Rules of Delegation.
• N/A
• 1 years paramedic
• N/A
• PALS , PHTLS, TNCC
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  Licensure and/or Certifications Required
  • AHA BLS, Paramedic - National, Paramedic - State
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  Special Skills Minimum Required
  • Paramedic approved competencies are listed in NH State Patient Care Protocols for EMT-P published by the Medical Control Board including the approved medication profile and WDH approved list of medications.
  • Paramedics work with the RN under the NH BON Rules of Delegation.
  • Paramedics may not administer blood products, fibrinolytics or moderate sedation.
  • Paramedic cannot perform procedures, which the RN is unable to delegate such as incubation
  • Current ACLS & BLS - Travel required to other Express Care locations, when needed
• Paramedics may not administer blood products, fibrinolytics or moderate sedation.
• > than 2 years Paramedic
• CPR Instructor Certified, NRP
• Paramedic approved competencies are listed in NH State Patient Care Protocols for EMT-P published by the Medical Control Board including the approved medication profile and WDH approved list of medications.
• 
  Education Minimum Required
  • Paramedic level education
• AHA BLS, Paramedic - National, Paramedic - State
• Education Preferred/Desired
  • AD
• Current ACLS & BLS - Travel required to other Express Care locations, when needed
• 
  Training Minimum Required
  • N/A
• Experience Preferred/Desired
  • > than 2 years Paramedic
• Training Preferred/Desired
  • N/A
• Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
  • PALS , PHTLS, TNCC
• Special Skills Preferred/Desired
  • CPR Instructor Certified, NRP
• Paramedic cannot perform procedures, which the RN is unable to delegate such as incubation
• Experience Minimum Required
  • 1 years paramedic

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.