EMS System Coordinator | RN/Paramedic Leader

Northwesternmedicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an EMS Manager/EMS System Coordinator to lead daily EMS operations, ensure compliance with IDPH rules, and align activities with NM values and patient care standards across the system.

The role reports to the EMS Medical Director and EMS Administrative Director, coordinating training, licensure, and collaboration with prehospital providers, the Resource Hospital, and IDPH to strengthen disaster preparedness, performance metrics, and system improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or Paramedic with valid license.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in emergency services.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall daily operations of the EMS Department in compliance with IDPH rules.
• Maintains EMS System Plan and develops short/long-term goals and budgets.
• Hires, mentors, and coaches EMS staff and ensures service standards.
• Partners with EMS Medical Director to enforce policies and coordinate training.
• Facilitates communication among pre-hospital providers, hospitals, and IDPH.
• Coordinates EMS classes and continuing education (EMD, FR-D, EMT, Paramedic, PHRN, ECRN).
• Validates licensure and certifications with IDPH; supports COAEMSP/NREMT oversight.
• Represents EMS on committees; leads grant application processes.
• Drives outreach and quality/improvement initiatives across the system.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

EMS leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Licensed RN or Paramedic

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an EMS Manager/EMS System Coordinator to lead daily EMS operations, ensure compliance with IDPH rules, and align activities with NM values and patient care standards across the system.

The role reports to the EMS Medical Director and EMS Administrative Director, coordinating training, licensure, and collaboration with prehospital providers, the Resource Hospital, and IDPH to strengthen disaster preparedness, performance metrics, and system improvement.