Mobile Integrated Healthcare Paramedic - Delnor Southern Fox Valley EMS Part Time Rotating

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The schedule for this new position is 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8a - 5p based on program patient referrals.

The Paramedic for the Mobile Integrated Healthcare program reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Paramedic provides patient care within their defined scope of practice that includes patient care, monitoring and observation, in-home patient assessments, clinical and social screenings, clinical interventions, patient education, and participates in telehealth visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or designee via telehealth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in collaboration with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and other members of the care team in providing direct in-home patient care activities including clinical assessment, obtaining vital signs, assisting patients in need of intervention, and participates in telehealth (program provided phone) visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or designee via telehealth.
• Coordinates and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
• Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with the physicians or designee, nurses, and the technical staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients’ mobility safely, utilizing mobility devices appropriately.
• Assists physicians or designee, nurses, and technical staff in providing appropriate patient education including the use of appropriate educational materials.
• The Paramedic interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and clinical proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Active Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License 
• System entry required for Southern Fox Valley EMS system and remain in good standing
• At point of hire and annually, required to have a valid driver’s license and an annual driving abstract
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Solid written documentation/communication skills
• PALS certification
• Applicants are encouraged to acquire community paramedic certification within 24 months of employment

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.