Paramedic/Registered Nurse- Access Center

Regions is seeking an experienced RN or Paramedic to join our MRCC (Medical Resource Control Center) in a part time (.75 FTE Nights), benefit eligible position.   

The access center RN will be the initial contact for all HealthPartners Direct (HPD) admissions, transfers, and consultations, coordinating provider-provider hand-offs. Access center RN’s will interact frequently with HealthPartners providers from clinics and hospitals as well as providers from external organizations seeking services for admission, ED-ED transfer, or specialty consultation.  The RNs at HealthPartners Direct access center are responsible for triage of all HPD patients to ensure a proper physician connection and partnering with the Medical Resource Control Center (MRCC) staff as the initial point of contact for critical admissions such as Cath Lab Activations or Acute Stroke admissions.

The Paramedic will be the initial contact for all Medical Resource Control Center (MRCC) calls from ambulance services within the metro area, greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The paramedic will use multiple communication tools to communicate with different medical agencies and will provide quality assurance for the Regions Hospital EMS program, identifying areas for quality improvement. As a paramedic for MRCC, you will be the initial point of contact for critical admissions such as Cath Lab activations, Trauma Team Activations and Acute Stroke admissions. MRCC staff will have a vital role in the management of a Multiple Casualty Incidents and gathering information needing to be passed on to participating agencies.    

Work Schedule:

0.75 FTE

7p-7a

Paramedic Required Qualifications:

Two years as a paramedic responding to 911 calls required.   

Paramedic Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of accredited Paramedic program preferred.

• Five years as a paramedic responding to 911 calls is preferred. Previous EMS communications experience or EMS teaching experience preferred. Current employment with an East Metro Advanced Life Support ambulance services desired.

• Current State of MN certification as a paramedic, Current ACLS certification.

RN Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 

• 2-5 years of recent clinical experience as an RN in a hospital setting or new grad RN with recent 2+ years as a paramedic responding to 911 calls

• Current RN licensure in State of Minnesota 

RN Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s in related field. 

• 5 years of recent clinical experience as an RN in hospital setting; Charge nurse experience preferred. 

• 2-5 years recent patient placement experience

Benefits: 

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.