Registered Nurse RN - EMS Program Coordinator - Emergency

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago is seeking an Emergency Program Coordinator (RN) to act as a liaison between the hospital, EMS providers, and the broader health system. You will advocate for the ED and coordinate EMS-related activities to improve patient flow and safety.

The role requires active nursing licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC credentials, and EMS outreach experience. Full-time day schedule with strong collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license issued by the state.
• Current BLS certificate on hire and maintain.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• PALS and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• One year EMS outreach experience preferred; three years EMS clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between the health system/market/hospital and EMS providers.
• Advocate for the hospital with private, local, regional, and state EMS agencies.
• Ensure collaboration across care settings within the facility related to EMS/public safety.
• Direct accountability for care in the ED under physician supervision.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to medical team and physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and treatment responses.

Skills

EMS liaison

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emergency department coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

Overview

Department: Emergency

Schedule: Full-Time, Day

Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the health system/market/hospital and area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. Serve as an advocate of the hospital with private, local, regional, and state EMS agencies. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring collaboration across all care settings within the facility as it relates to EMS and public safety relations The Program Coordinator is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department under the direction of the physician. Communicates directly with the medical team and physician regarding changes in the patient’s clinical condition. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. ACLS within 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. PALS and/or ENPC required within 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. One year EMS outreach experience preferred; three years EMS clinical experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospitaloffers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf