What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Paramedic position at Hire Velocity?
Community Paramedics will assist in supporting Hospital-at-Home patients by collaborating with Inbound Health healthcare partners to provide proactive care in the home while reducing the rehospitalization of Hospital-at-Home patients. He / she will work collaboratively to provide patient-centered care focused on initiating activities to safely monitor and treat patients in support of individualized care plans. The Community Paramedic will serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping patients identify and overcome barriers that may prevent successful compliance with their treatment plans.
Additional Information
Shifts : 10-hour shifts
Hours : 10 : 00 a.m. 8 : 30 p.m.
Weekend and Holiday rotation
Location : Madison, WI
Individual compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, location, labor markets, and other job-related reasons.
Responsibilities of Community Paramedics include :
Establishes relationships with and provides patient home assessments and care to ensure patient safety and success in the program.
Assesses, obtains history and treats patient in the home following department protocols, procedures and processes.
Ability to work self-directed applying knowledge and critical thinking decisions for patients well being and solve complex acute patient care issues.
Follows orders given for patient care to include medication administration and IV fluid resuscitation per Provider both verbal and written.
Competence in procedural skills including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, vascular access device management, hydration therapy, medication administration (oral, intravenous, intramuscular), wound management, specimen collection.
Provides education for biometric set up in patients home to patient and family.
Collaborate with the patient, family, interdisciplinary team to provide effective care coordination.
Share pertinent assessment findings with effective communication skills to collaborate with the remote provider and multidisciplinary team members.
Ensure all interventions in the patient's care plan are implemented with a patient centered approach.
Maintain a therapeutic and professional patient provider relationship.
Maintains daily paperwork and procedures.
Performs documentation in EMR per policy and procedure.
Identifies opportunities for improvements of services provided.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in education to improve quality of program.
Operates and maintains equipment in accordance with manufacturer and company policy.
Adherence to policy and protocol.
Other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate is "patient-centric" and wants to help us shape the future of healthcare. Requirements :
2-5 years of experience as a paramedic in a 911 setting
High School Diploma, GED or Vocational degree, AAS Paramedic degree preferred
EMSRB Community Paramedic required
Certified Paramedic WI Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required (state specific)
Nationally Registered Paramedic preferred
ACLS-BLS Tier 3 Multisource required American Heart Association
PALS preferred
Community Paramedic Certificate (state specific)
Driver's License required (valid / state specific)
Strong clinical skills with assessment and evaluation of patient care.
Ability to work independently in patients home, be organized and resourceful, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of emergency medical care techniques and procedures
Knowledge of community paramedicine concepts;
Ability to thoroughly evaluate, assess, and differentially diagnose patient's conditions and communicate clearly with professional medical personnel;
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical providers, fellow employees, patients, and the public;
Ability to prepare reports.
What We Offer :
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(K) matching
Paid Time Off including paid holidays and sick leave
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wellness Stipend
Cellphone / Internet Stipend
Paid Parental Leave
