EMS and Community Educator

Advocate Health•Hartford, WI

3d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The EMS and Community Educator builds partnerships with Emergency Department and hospital leadership to improve EMS program outcomes, support strategic planning, and achieve program goals. The position serves as a liaison and resource for out-of-hospital care providers, the community, public officials, technical colleges, supported hospitals, and medical staff, helping improve cooperation and continuity of care and establish advanced patient-care education and delivery systems. Working with the EMS medical director, the educator standardizes program operations, education, protocols, budgeting, equipment, medical direction, and policies and procedures. The role plans and implements emergency medical services education programs that meet state and national standards, develops training outlines and objectives, maintains regional partnerships and service expectations, and updates leadership on program plans and activities. The educator also addresses concerns, resolves conflicts, and communicates findings and resolutions to those involved. With the EMS medical director’s direction and approval, the educator maintains a field presence to provide on-scene medical direction, assess compliance with protocols and policies, observe patient-care quality, and serve as a medical provider, teacher, and resource. Skill competencies are evaluated and approved by the EMS medical director. This is a full-time, salaried position requiring 40 hours per week and travel.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing, or an associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in paramedicine or nursing with significant teaching experience.
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Wisconsin EMT Intermediate license or an EMT Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
NREMT-Intermediate certification.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 0 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Aurora policy and standards.
EMS instructor coordinator certification, or ability to obtain it.
Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic endorsement for Paramedics.
Knowledge of Wisconsin EMS System components, statutes, codes, guidelines, the technical college system, and EMS education.
Leadership, initiative, personal management, decision-making, team-building, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills.
Knowledge of modern telecommunications equipment, including data and telemetry transmission.
Planning, physician relationship, project management, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Speaking and hearing abilities sufficient to communicate and instruct classes.
Ability to travel and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Build effective partnerships with Emergency Department and hospital leadership to improve EMS program service outcomes, strategic planning, and goal achievement.
Serve as a liaison and resource among out-of-hospital care providers, the community, public officials, local technical colleges, supported hospitals, and medical staff.
Ensure EMS program goals and objectives are met.
Work with the EMS medical director to standardize program operations, education, protocols, budgeting, equipment, medical direction, and policies and procedures.
Plan, coordinate, and implement emergency medical services education programs that comply with state and national standards; develop training outlines and objectives.
Establish and maintain service standards and expectations for partnerships with regional EMS providers and other healthcare and non-healthcare affiliates.
Provide leadership with updates regarding plans, programs, and activities.
Review and address concerns and issues, resolve conflicts, and report findings and resolutions to involved parties.
With the EMS medical director’s direction and approval, provide on-scene medical direction in the field, assess compliance with protocols and policy, observe patient-care quality, and act as a resource, medical provider, and teacher.
Participate in skill competency evaluation and approval by the EMS medical director.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs