Coordinator EMS & Pediatric Quality (EDAP)

OSF HealthCare • Evergreen Park, IL

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator is a registered nurse and is responsible for the coordination of EMS within the emergency department, pre-hospital, and the region. Developing educational programs, policies, procedures, and monitoring the overall quality of care by networking, mentoring, developing quality indicators/ initiatives to ensure compliance with pediatric care for Emergency Department Approved Pediatrics (EDAP) and EMS requirements. The Coordinator is dedicated to quality of care based in evidence and the principle of delivering care appropriate to the patient population served. Fosters and maintains positive working relationships among regional resource hospitals, external personnel, physicians, hospital personnel, and external agencies to ensure appropriate rules, regulations, and audits are completed. The Coordinator of EMS and Pediatric Quality collaborates with stakeholders within the organization and the region to address any opportunities and/ or resolutions identified by regional and organizational stakeholders.

Requirements

• Registered nurse
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• American Heart Association – ACLS
• PALS
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) must be obtained within six months of hire
• ECRN (Emergency Communications Registered Nurse), TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – must be obtained within the first year of employment
• 3 years emergency department experience with strong knowledge of EMS operations and pediatric clinical care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in Nursing
• Knowledge of state administrative laws and regulations
• Ability to speak and/or present to large groups.
• Able to foster an environment of growth and sustain quality education related to EMS and Pediatrics.
• Good organization skills, required to maintain records and documentation and ability to review, classify, categorize, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of EMS within the emergency department, pre-hospital, and the region.
• Developing educational programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitoring the overall quality of care by networking, mentoring, and developing quality indicators/initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with pediatric care for Emergency Department Approved Pediatrics (EDAP) and EMS requirements.
• Delivering care appropriate to the patient population served.
• Fostering and maintaining positive working relationships among regional resource hospitals, external personnel, physicians, hospital personnel, and external agencies.
• Ensuring appropriate rules, regulations, and audits are completed.
• Collaborating with stakeholders within the organization and the region to address any opportunities and/or resolutions identified by regional and organizational stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level