EMS Educator RN/Paramedic Registry

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking an EMS Educator to develop and deliver education for clinical staff, aligning with our ethics, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements. The role partners with managers to assess learning needs, designs curricula, and mentors staff in program development and clinical practice.

It also coordinates orientation for new hires and supports ongoing education. We offer competitive benefits and a commitment to professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing or Paramedic program.
• Current RN licensure or Paramedic.
• Five years of critical care experience and one year of teaching experience.
• Two years in course coordination.
• CPR-BLS.
• CPR-PALS.
• CPR-ACLS.
• IDPH Lead Instructor within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
• Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

RN or Paramedic program

Job description

• Compensation: USD 31.16 - USD 45.19 - hourly

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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The EMS Educator reflects 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.

This role develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
• Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing or Paramedic program.
• Current RN licensure or Paramedic
• Five years of critical care experience and one year of teaching experience
• Two years in course coordination
• CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CPR-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• CPR-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• IDPH Lead Instructor within one year of hire

Preferred:

• More than five years of critical care experience and more than one year of teaching experience
• More than four years in course coordination
• Current IDPH Instructor
• ACLS Instructor
• Certified BTLS
• Certified PALS Instructor

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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