License Vocational Nurse

Wilson County Memorial Hospital District - Floresville, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Floresville, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Emergency Department Paramedic plays a crucial role in providing patient care in a hospital setting, working under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. This position involves performing a variety of tasks to assist in the treatment and care of patients, particularly in emergency situations, while collaborating closely with registered nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients in the hospital setting under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients.
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Transports patients or assists patients to walk.
• Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients to assist during procedures.
• Turns and repositions bedfast patients to prevent bedsores.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone calls.
• Takes and records vital signs and food/fluid intake and output as directed.
• Cleans, stores, prepares, and issues dressing packs and treatment trays.
• Cleans patients' rooms and stocks linen and supplies each shift.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as central line placement and suturing, upon competency validation.
• Administers medications in the Emergency Room as ordered by the ER Physician, following established protocols.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Completion of Paramedic training and certification.
• Ongoing training competencies as defined by service line, facility, and department.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• PALS certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Critical Care Certification (CCP-C, FP-C) is highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Experience in Critical Care or Emergency Department settings.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.