LifeFlight Ground Paramedic PRN - Wilson Co.
Asct, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Summary
Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice within the defined Vanderbilt paramedic scope of practice. Responsible for triage care in the field as well as the Emergency Department. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care in paramedic team, transport and handover. LifeFlight Ground EMS started with a single ambulance in the fall of 2011, and after several expansions now includes a fleet of 21 Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipped ground ambulances operating from five locations in the Middle Tennessee areas: Nashville, Wilson County (Lebanon), Coffee County (Tullahoma), Montgomery County (Clarksville) and Bedford County (adjacent to Vanderbilt Bedford). These ambulances predominantly focus on interfacility transfers and discharges from Vanderbilt affiliated medical facilities, with the ability to also support non‑Vanderbilt facilities.
Shifts and Schedule
Variable 12‑hour shifts to include some night, weekend and holidays.
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Key Responsibilities
Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages.
Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events.
Utilizes the problem‑solving model to independently resolve patient problems and follow through with HCT to implement solutions.
Identifies patient and unit problems and finds solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions.
Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Capable of demonstrating assessment, intervention, and stabilization of patients in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Medication Management (Novice): Capable of demonstrating medication management including comprehensive review of medication history, compliance, interactions, and outcomes. Recognizes problems and contacts primary care provider when needed.
Critical Thinking (Novice): Demonstrates clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, and sound evidence in completing tasks and projects. Shows rational and disciplined thought.
Airway Establishing (Novice): Capable of demonstrating airway establishment in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others.
Ventilator Management (Novice): Capable of demonstrating ventilator management in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others.
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Driver’s License (Tennessee), Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, Licensure – Others.
Work Experience: Less than 1 year relevant experience.
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required).
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice within the defined Vanderbilt paramedic scope of practice. Responsible for triage care in the field as well as the Emergency Department. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care in paramedic team, transport and handover. LifeFlight Ground EMS started with a single ambulance in the fall of 2011, and after several expansions now includes a fleet of 21 Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipped ground ambulances operating from five locations in the Middle Tennessee areas: Nashville, Wilson County (Lebanon), Coffee County (Tullahoma), Montgomery County (Clarksville) and Bedford County (adjacent to Vanderbilt Bedford). These ambulances predominantly focus on interfacility transfers and discharges from Vanderbilt affiliated medical facilities, with the ability to also support non‑Vanderbilt facilities.
Shifts and Schedule
Variable 12‑hour shifts to include some night, weekend and holidays.
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Key Responsibilities
Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages.
Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events.
Utilizes the problem‑solving model to independently resolve patient problems and follow through with HCT to implement solutions.
Identifies patient and unit problems and finds solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions.
Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Capable of demonstrating assessment, intervention, and stabilization of patients in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Medication Management (Novice): Capable of demonstrating medication management including comprehensive review of medication history, compliance, interactions, and outcomes. Recognizes problems and contacts primary care provider when needed.
Critical Thinking (Novice): Demonstrates clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, and sound evidence in completing tasks and projects. Shows rational and disciplined thought.
Airway Establishing (Novice): Capable of demonstrating airway establishment in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others.
Ventilator Management (Novice): Capable of demonstrating ventilator management in moderate‑difficulty practical applications. Works under direction of others.
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Driver’s License (Tennessee), Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, Licensure – Others.
Work Experience: Less than 1 year relevant experience.
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required).
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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