Paramedic - Solvista Health
Salida, CO
About the Job
General Purpose
The Paramedic is responsible for the provision and oversight of high- quality
care for patients within the Withdrawal Management Unit (WMU) and Acute
Treatment Unit (ATU). This role involves triage, assessment,
treatment, medical care, and ongoing evaluation of patients experiencing
psychiatric crises or substance withdrawal. The Paramedic will collaborate
closely within an interdisciplinary team and work under the supervision of
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The Paramedic
may frequently work independently, providing care in situations where an RN
is not present, and will take initiative in managing unit workflow to ensure
the safety and well-being of patients. This position requires strong clinical
skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to a variety of complex
situations in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Patient Assessment and Triage: Conduct thorough assessments and triage of
patients upon admission, identifying immediate medical and psychological
needs.
Direct Patient Care: Administer appropriate medical interventions and
treatments as per NREMT standards and facility protocols, ensuring adherence
to safety and clinical guidelines.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team,
including RNs, NPs, psychiatrists, social workers, and other
healthcare professionals, to develop and implement individualized care plans
fo
Unit Workflow Management: Assist in overseeing unit workflow to ensure
efficient operation, including patient flow, task delegation, and
resource management.
Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and
all facility policies.
Patient Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between patients, their
families, staff, and other members of the care team, ensuring clear
communication and understanding of treatment goals.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously monitor patient conditions,
documenting vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatments, and
adjusting care plans as necessary in collaboration with the team.
Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques and provide crisis
intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff during
emergencies.
Education and Support: Provide education and support to patients and their
families regarding treatment processes, coping strategies, and available
resources.
Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
of patient care activities and ensure compliance with all regulatory and
facility policies.
Continual Learning: Stay current with developments in psychiatric care and
substance withdrawal management, participating in ongoing training and
professional development opportunities.
Supervisory Duties (if any)
None
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and
withdrawal management protocols.
Education or Formal Training:
High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Paramedic training
program accredited by a recognized institution.
Current NREMT certification and state licensure as a Paramedic. Current
BLS/CPR. Additional certifications in mental health or substance use
treatment preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Paramedic, with a focus on emergency
medical services; experience in psychiatric care or withdrawal management
preferred.
Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment
Working Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and
routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, hotocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences,
meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may
involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for
contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as
potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be
interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and
emotionall
Physical Activities:
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for
extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and
fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Conditions of Employment:
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or
The Paramedic is responsible for the provision and oversight of high- quality
care for patients within the Withdrawal Management Unit (WMU) and Acute
Treatment Unit (ATU). This role involves triage, assessment,
treatment, medical care, and ongoing evaluation of patients experiencing
psychiatric crises or substance withdrawal. The Paramedic will collaborate
closely within an interdisciplinary team and work under the supervision of
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The Paramedic
may frequently work independently, providing care in situations where an RN
is not present, and will take initiative in managing unit workflow to ensure
the safety and well-being of patients. This position requires strong clinical
skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to a variety of complex
situations in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Patient Assessment and Triage: Conduct thorough assessments and triage of
patients upon admission, identifying immediate medical and psychological
needs.
Direct Patient Care: Administer appropriate medical interventions and
treatments as per NREMT standards and facility protocols, ensuring adherence
to safety and clinical guidelines.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team,
including RNs, NPs, psychiatrists, social workers, and other
healthcare professionals, to develop and implement individualized care plans
fo
Unit Workflow Management: Assist in overseeing unit workflow to ensure
efficient operation, including patient flow, task delegation, and
resource management.
Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and
all facility policies.
Patient Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between patients, their
families, staff, and other members of the care team, ensuring clear
communication and understanding of treatment goals.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously monitor patient conditions,
documenting vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatments, and
adjusting care plans as necessary in collaboration with the team.
Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques and provide crisis
intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff during
emergencies.
Education and Support: Provide education and support to patients and their
families regarding treatment processes, coping strategies, and available
resources.
Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
of patient care activities and ensure compliance with all regulatory and
facility policies.
Continual Learning: Stay current with developments in psychiatric care and
substance withdrawal management, participating in ongoing training and
professional development opportunities.
Supervisory Duties (if any)
None
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and
withdrawal management protocols.
Education or Formal Training:
High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Paramedic training
program accredited by a recognized institution.
Current NREMT certification and state licensure as a Paramedic. Current
BLS/CPR. Additional certifications in mental health or substance use
treatment preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Paramedic, with a focus on emergency
medical services; experience in psychiatric care or withdrawal management
preferred.
Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment
Working Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and
routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, hotocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences,
meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may
involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for
contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as
potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. There could be
interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly and
emotionall
Physical Activities:
These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
This is a largely sedentary role but can involve standing or sitting for
extended periods of time, bending at the waist, and using hands and
fingers to handle and file papers or operate assigned equipment. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee may also have to lift 10 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Conditions of Employment:
Annual TB, federally required drug screening, and Influenza vaccination or
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