Registered Nurse (RN)- EMS Educator

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's EMS Educator role at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – EMS Resource Center seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate EMS system education. The position is part-time, offering 12 hours per week and varied schedules, aimed at improving EMS and hospital education and outreach across the system.

Qualified candidates will hold an IL RN license with BSN preferred, CPR/ACLS, ECRN, TNCC, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current IL RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with agreement for BSN enrollment within four years.
• Minimum 2-3 years emergency nursing experience desired.
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS, ECRN and TNCC.
• Must be self-directed with attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Word processing

Self-directed

Weekend/shift flexibility

On-call ability

Education

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN agreement

Tools

A.V. equipment

Job description

Department:

36203 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - EMS Resource Center

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

12

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

varied

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Title:

Registered Nurse –EMS Educator

Scheduled Hours:

Part Time; 12 hours a week;

Job Summary:

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

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred, 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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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, andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.