Paramedic - Emergency, Cleve Hts, 72 Hours, Evenings

Location: MetroHealth Cleveland Heights Medical Center

Bi-weekly Hours: 72.00

Shift: Evenings; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Join our Cleveland Heights Emergency Department!

Primary Patient Population:

• Acutely ill pediatric to adult patients
• Behavioral Health patient population

Primary skills utilized/learned:

• Patient Assessments
• Patient Triage
• IV insertion, blood draws, Foley catheter insertion
• Time management, critical thinking, delegating

Personnel RN will work with:

• Paramedics, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Providers

Number of beds on unit:

• 20 beds

Awards or Recognitions the unit has received:

• Acute Stroke Ready

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current PALS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Current TNCC certification or obtained within 1 year of hire.
• PRN must possess current certifications upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association