Community EMS Clinician - Cheyenne, United States - Memorial Hospital of Laramie County

Description

Job Description

Day in the Life of a Community EMS Clinician:

The Community EMS (CEMS) Clinician functions as an interdependent member of the Cheyenne Regional Health Systems (Cheyenne Regional) patient care team. This position serves as a resource and point of contact to providers, care teams, and CEMS staff. CEMS Clinicians supplement and support provider patient care in a home environment.

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match

• ANCC Magnet Hospital

• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here's what you will be doing:

• Provides comprehensive, safe, and efficient in-home care to patients as requested by a provider and in lieu of emergency department visit or hospital admission.

• Conducts an extensive evaluation of the patient's medical and social history to develop care recommendations and optimize treatment plans or care transitions.

• Conducts home visits to perform physical exams, medication review/reconciliation, environmental safety checks, and determination of social support systems. Reports findings to referring provider.

• Provides at home treatments and diagnostic testing under the direction of a provider and within scope of license.

• Administers fluids and medication via intravenous, IM, SQ, oral, and aerosolized methods and performs basic wound care as appropriate and within scope of license.

• Documents patient related information into chart or electronic health record (EHR).

• Utilizes virtually enabled diagnostic equipment, including but not limited to otoscope, stethoscope, and tongue blade.

• Collects laboratory specimens, performs point-of-care testing, and utilizes appropriate equipment in the collection of vital signs and ECG data.

• Interprets data, reads monitors, and responds with the correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety, and recovery.

• Promotes healthy behaviors through education and counseling and assists patients in overcoming barriers to achieving goals.

• Leads interdisciplinary huddles to prioritize patient need and promote cross functional communication across multiple care teams.

• Participates in rounds and clinical case conferences to communicate short- and long-term care recommendations.

• Participates in process and quality improvement initiatives.

• Serves as a resource for providers, care teams, and other CEMS employees.

• Adheres to rules and regulations governing limitations of practice.

Desired skills:

• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations.

• Basic knowledge of alternative payment models (value-based versus fee-for-service).

• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a safe environment for patients.

• Knowledge of emergency medicine, chronic disease, anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle crisis situations quickly and calmly.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of restricted functions whether or not function is supervised by a licensed physician.

Here's what you will need:

• Wyoming EMT-B certificate, or Wyoming A-EMT certificate, or Wyoming EMT-I, or Wyoming Paramedic license.

• Community EMS Clinician endorsement on EMT certificate.

• Three (3) or more years of clinical experience

• Valid USA driver's license

• Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's driving guidelines.

• Must be 21 years of age or older (for insurance purposes)

• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

• AHA ACLS

Nice to have:

• Community EMS experience

• NREMT

• IBSC certification CPC-C endorsement

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today