DIRECTOR - RAPID RESPONSE TEAM (PARAMEDICS) -METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER - UNM HOSPITAL

Relocation Assistance Available

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay

Minimum Offer

$ x.xx/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ x.xx/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: MDC - Medical

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily operations of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Rapid Response Team. Serve as the clinical resource and leader for MDC department staff. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
* SUPERVISION - Supervise and coordinate the activities of Paramedics of the Rapid Response Team in carrying out treatments
* SCHEDULE - Prepare work schedule to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of personnel to complete assigned work load
* RESOURCE - Serve as a clinical resource to staff by providing departmental in-services, training, and staff meetings; conduct internal training programs to keep members of RRT up to date on current practices and procedures
* TRAINING - Conduct internal in-services and training programs for medical, nursing, and ancillary staff as needed
* EXERCISES - Plan, conduct, and evaluate emergency responses to patient and visitor emergencies by utilizing “mock code” scenarios to the reaction of departments and personnel
* COMMUNICATION - Develop and maintain community relationships; Develop and maintain good communications and relationships with staff and departments
* WORK FLEXIBILITY - Demonstrate flexibility in working in a variety of settings
* PROBLEM SOLVING - Recognize problems, identify the cause and take corrective action; Inform the department director of activities, problems and needs within the department
* PATIENT CARE - Perform staff Paramedic duties in accordance with professional preparation and licensure within organization parameters
* COORDINATE - Coordinate with CPR committee and ensure the role of RRT during Dr. Hearts and other related patient events
* GOALS - Support, promote and participate as appropriate in the development and revision of departmental and hospital goals, objectives, policies, procedures, projects and programs as assigned
* QUALITY - Regularly audits patient records and charts to evaluate the level and quality of patient care provided
* POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Establish and maintain policies for safety and ensures adherence to safety procedures in the use of therapy equipment and the handling of patients
* COMPLIANCE - Ensure staff compliance with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practice, and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
* ASSET MANAGEMENT - Monitor large value inventory/supplies; track usage, disposal and replacement of expired items
* COMPLIANCE - Maintain compliance and licensure with different governing bodies and agencies to ensure that RRT can utilize resources (protocols, medications, vehicles) to provide patient care
* BUDGET - Assist in developing departmental budget, monitor and approve expenditures, ensure fiscal responsibility
* LICENSURE - Maintain records of licensure on assigned staff
* PAYROLL - Prepare and submit time to payroll system biweekly
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* STAFFING - Recruits, interviews, selects, ensures orientation and training of and when necessary, disciplines and/or discharges department personnel
* POLICIES & PROCEDURES - Create and maintain emergency preparedness plan for UNMH health services team at MDC
* LIAISON - Serves as a liaison with outside public safety agencies, including law enforcement (APD and BCSO) and EMS providers (BCFR, A.A.S., and AFR)
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
2 years directly related experience

Nonessential:
5 years directly related experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License
* PALS

Physical Conditions:
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
* May be exposed to infectious agents/blood-borne pathogens
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals
* Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment
* May perform subordinate tasks in high census/vol
* May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
* May be required or is required to rotate work shifts
* Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required