Rural EMS Manager - Lead Prehospital Care & Team

GARDEN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES; Oshkosh (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Garden County Health Services in Oshkosh, Nebraska, seeks an EMS Manager to lead our Rural Emergency Hospital EMS department. You will guide clinical care, operations, and staff development to deliver high-quality pre-hospital services in a close-knit rural community.

The role combines clinical oversight with budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning to strengthen emergency response. Ideal candidates bring Nebraska EMS credentials, leadership experience, and a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Current Nebraska EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification (Paramedic preferred).
• 2+ years of EMS experience; leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response, and rural healthcare needs.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (ACLS/PALS preferred).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead with professionalism, fairness, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EMS operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality emergency response.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal EMS regulations.
• Develop and implement department policies, protocols, and training programs.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and community partners.
• Manage EMS equipment, supplies, and vehicle readiness.
• Participate in budgeting, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, team-centered culture focused on patient safety and professional growth.

Skills

EMS leadership

EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Budgeting & planning

Communication

Job description

Garden County Health Services in Oshkosh, Nebraska, seeks an EMS Manager to lead our Rural Emergency Hospital EMS department. You will guide clinical care, operations, and staff development to deliver high-quality pre-hospital services in a close-knit rural community.

The role combines clinical oversight with budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning to strengthen emergency response. Ideal candidates bring Nebraska EMS credentials, leadership experience, and a patient-centered