Paramedic Education Lead-Emergency Department

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights

• Position: Lead Paramedic Education 

• Location: Edward Hospital 

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week 

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

What you will need:

• License: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Paramedic license required

• Valid Illinois driver’s license required for off-site responsibilities

• Education: Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred 

• Certification Required: Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association, Illinois Lead Instructor License 

• Preferred certification: 

Preferred certifications include:

• ACLS Instructor

• PALS Instructor

• PHTLS/ITLS Instructor (based on discipline)

• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) / PEPP

• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) / International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ recent Emergency Department and/or EMS experience required

• Previous experience teaching healthcare-related content, skills instruction, and learner remediation preferred

• Knowledge of instructional methods, curriculum development, and adult learning principles

What will you do:

• Coordinates all aspects of training for students enrolled in the Paramedic Education Program including but not limited to: entry applications; basic requirements; notification of acceptances or declinations; preparation, speaker coordination, instruction, updating and scoring knowledge evaluation tools; appropriate room and equipment availability; and coordination with College of DuPage (COD).

• Maintains and revises the Paramedic Education Manual policies and procedures and enforces compliance.

• Monitors, evaluates and counsels student progress by tracking attendance, reviewing clinical rotations and field internship experiences, and providing feedback and recommendations for dismissal when appropriate.

• Assures documentation of grades, performance/behavioral issues and any counseling are timely and thorough.  Assures that student academic records are maintained consistently with IDPH, Edward Hospital legal requirements and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and as amended.  Communicates grades to COD as required.

• Assures that all proctors, preceptors and guest speakers have signed service agreements and any required paperwork on file and have evaluations of their performance.

• Assures that field preceptors are trained to carry out their responsibilities for their students; monitors field experiences through evaluation of paperwork, field visits, and discussions with students and preceptors.  Recommends changes in any of the above.

• Prepares an annual budget for the Paramedic Education Program for approval.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in EMS by reading appropriate professional journals; membership in professional organizations; attending EH EMS System, EMS Region 8, IDPH and national meetings as appropriate.

• Participates in the EMS Region 8 Education Committee.

• Serves as liaison with COD regarding clinical experiences at Edward Hospital for EMT-B students including assuring that they meet dress code and behavioral expectations.

• Uses information technologies, didactic and psychomotor materials skillfully to support the teaching-learning process.

• Using a variety of strategies, assures that the Paramedic Education Program fosters integrity; respect for patients and colleagues; an appropriate climate for learning; the concept of lifelong learning; and critical thinking skills.

• Participates in all aspects of the EHEMSS program as required.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan 

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

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