Description:
Piedmont Rockdale Emergency Department
Full Time Weekend Nights
Weekend Option Differential

We are Piedmont Rockdale Hospital a trusted source of comprehensive, high-quality care for residents of Conyers and surrounding communities. Piedmont Rockdale is a cornerstone of wellness as the only acute-care facility in Rockdale County. As a 161-bed facility, Piedmont Rockdale offers 24-hour emergency services, a critical care intensivist program, medical and surgical services, and obstetrics/womens services including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Laborist program.

The Piedmont Rockdale Emergency Department is a 34-bed unit that provides care to patients presenting with a wide range of problems, from life-threatening conditions to minor injuries or illnesses. As the only hospital located within Rockdale County, the Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Emergency Department serves 55,000 patients each year and is committed to providing high quality and compassionate care close to home. Piedmont Rockdale is proud to improve access to services & enhance the health of the community by maintaining its accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center. With a patient-centered mission, low nurse patient ratio & team-oriented approach, Piedmont Rockdale offers a great opportunity for your emergency career to grow.
Qualifications:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Paramedic , under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school graduate or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS. Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.