Paramedic, PRN, Days

Paramedic, PRN

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028

Work hours: PRN, Days. Hours are from 11a-11p, 12 hour shifts

Department highlights

• Modern facility and high-tech equipment
• Great team dynamics on the unit that provide a great support.
• The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills.

Here’s What You Need

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

3 months paramedic experience or completion of a paramedic internship Required

1 Year paramedic experience in EMS or fire department Preferred

EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Upon Hire Required Or

LP - Licensed Paramedic Upon Hire Required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Required And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 90 Days Required And

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Skills

Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced environment, positive interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, able to perform basic computer skills.

What You Will Do

Responds to others' priorities regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety, physical, psychological, cognitive, religious and social needs; incorporates population-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care; honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance and respect; appreciates unique meanings and is concerned with understanding others frame of reference; engages family/caregivers in health care situations; uses mutual problem solving and exhibits professional behaviors that help patients and families understand how to confront, learn about, and think about their health and illness; involves a reciprocal, shared approach with resulting decisions acceptable to involved parties; gives reassurance, listens and concentrates on others; Is reliable, available and attentive; communicates a supportive, open, positive and tolerant attitude.

Performs technical skills that are adapted to reflect the population-specific and developmental needs of the patient. Provides safe patient care under the delegation of appropriate Physician and competency sign-off. All clinical activities are delegated and conducted under direct physician supervision.

Actively participates in the Shared Governance model at unit, entity, and/or system level; actively engages in finding solutions for unit, division and/or entity concerns or issues; uses multiple available tools to stay informed of changes, updates and communications; demonstrates the ability to respectfully listen to others' opinions; Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe individualized care.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan replacement programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to our modern facility and high-tech equipment, we have a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient who comes through our door. As a result, we’ve been recognized as the best provider of healthcare services by our patients, peers and the community numerous times.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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