Registered Nurse: EMS Educator

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

7d • $38 - $56

About The Position

The EMS Educator assists in the coordination of the Hospital Emergency Medical Services System. • Participates in Quality Assurance Programs/CQI • Assists with developing, conducting, and supervising education for pre-hospital and hospital personnel • Supports Hospital EMS/Trauma initiatives, outreach and operations

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years.
• Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in emergency nursing highly desired
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS
• Current ECRN and TNCC
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to promote good relationships among ED Staff and EMS
• Ability to use A.V. equipment
• Basic presentation skills
• Word processing skills
• Must be self directed with excellent follow through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work some weekends and different shifts to accommodate classes, exams, and outreach activities.
• Frequently on-call via pager for problems or questions
• Possible exposure to adverse or unpleasant patient conditions may be exposed to hazardous materials
• Consistently travels to other hospital and area fire department for classes and meetings
• Ability to lift and move patients or teaching equipment
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Assurance Programs/CQI
• Assists with developing, conducting, and supervising education for pre-hospital and hospital personnel
• Supports Hospital EMS/Trauma initiatives, outreach and operations

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees