EMS EDUCATOR- CASUAL ROTATING
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a
difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first
approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare
industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the
opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter
where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At
Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive
benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k)
matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The EMS Educator I reflect 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
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of current EMS Act and IDPH Rules &
Regulations.
- Assists the EMS Administrator/System Coordinator with special
projects as directed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current National EMS Education
Guidelines, CoAEMSP, CAAHEP, and National Registry.
- Abides by and enforces all EMS System policies and
procedures.
- Is responsible for coordinating the respective EMS course to
include classroom and lab instruction, scheduling the necessary
number of instructors per course as appropriate, supervision of
students, and evaluation of learning. Instructors may be internal
and/or external staff.
- Is responsible for coordinating communications between the
Resource Hospital and EMS System
- Providers in regards to the respective EMS course.
- In collaboration with the EMS Administrator/System Coordinator,
submits requests for approval of
- educational materials, equipment, supplies, and additional
faculty for each class taught; purchase requisitions for equipment
needed for the course, and any other incurred costs.
- Monitors student and EMS Provider evaluations, and reports
findings to EMS Administrator/System Coordinator.
- Updates all preceptors with the latest information on
curriculum, science guidelines, policies and procedures, and
training bulletins.
- Is available for all IDPH-EMS Administrative reviews to answer
any questions from reviews. If problems are identified the educator
will assist the EMS Administrator/System Coordinator in submitting
a written plan of corrective action.
- Is available on-site, by phone or pager throughout the course
with EMS Administrator/System Coordinator as back up.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, nurses,
EMS/Trauma Staff, pre-hospital providers, students and staff of
other hospital units in a timely manner as related to the EMS
course.
- Attends all EMS System, Regional and State meetings assigned by
the EMS Administrator/System Coordinator.
- Acts as a liaison between the EMS Providers and the EMS Office
for the EMS course. Feedback will be communicated in a timely
manner to the respective EMS Administrator/System Coordinator.
- Assists in performance improvement projects for EMS to include
case reviews at the direction of EMS Administrator/System
Coordinator.
- Organizes activities of EMS personnel within the hospital at
the direction of EMS Administrator/System Coordinator. Educates
hospital staff and EMS personnel regarding emergency services.
- Performs other related tasks and services to support the EMS
function. Participates in disaster drills within hospital and local
fire departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required:
- BLS Certification through American Heart Association
- Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois OR
Current EMT P license without restrictions (National Registry
Preferred)
- Three years EMS or ECRN experience
- One year teaching experience
- EMS course coordination experience (e.g., EMT, Paramedic,
TNS)
- Familiarity with NEMSIS data requirements and EMS electronic
patient care reporting Preferred:
- Bachelor or Master's degree
- IDPH Lead Instructor
- ACLS, PALS/PEPP/ENPC, and ITLS/PHTLS instructor
- Experience using ESO electronic patient care reporting
system
- National Certification in area of specialty
Additional Information
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.
Keywords: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Mount Prospect , EMS EDUCATOR- CASUAL ROTATING, Other , Lake Forest, Illinois
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...