NURSING INSTRUCTOR (Emergency Medical Systems Program)

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. DHS is seeking a dedicated Nursing Instructor (EMS) to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County. Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

Requirements

Option I: Three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, in the practice of professional nursing in an acute care setting, one (1) year of which must have been in an emergency department - AND - Certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) in Los Angeles County or eligibility for certification as an MICN Nurse in Los Angeles County.
Option II: One (1) year of experience, within the last five (5) years, as a registered nurse monitoring and evaluating special services of Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulated under California Administrative Code, Title XXII.
A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field from an accredited institution.
Experience developing, implementing and monitoring the collection and evaluation of medical data for an EMS system.

Responsibilities

Identifies and analyzes, on an ongoing basis, the training needs and problems of one or more categories of nursing personnel, usually with reference to a specific type of training program (general orientation, basic skills training, paramedic training program)
Plans and develops course or training program content and structures individual sessions, incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs and established course objectives.
Conducts formal didactic training.
Plans and supervises staff performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques of patient care, and instructs them in didactic training.
Plans, develops, and implements, with supervisory approval, the use of evaluative tools to measure the effectiveness of the training, modifying course or program content or methodology as indicated.
Participates in studies and projects to improve course or curriculum content or interaction of trainees and patients, and drafts reports of findings.
Performs review and makes recommendations regarding approval of pre-hospital care training and education programs, and monitors approved programs.
Conducts site visits and monitors paramedic base hospitals and provider agencies for compliance with County agreements and policies and procedures established by the local EMS agency.
Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the collection and evaluation of pre-hospital care medical data for the EMS system.
Serves as a member of committees related to nursing training and education.