What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS Educator - CDH, Full-time, Days position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The EMS Educator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Develops and provides services related to orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
- Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
- Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing or Paramedic program.
- Current RN licensure or EMP-T license
- Five years of critical care experience and one year of teaching experience
- Two years in course coordination
- CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- CPR-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- IDPH Lead Instructor within one year of hire
Preferred:
- More than five years of critical care experience and more than one year of teaching experience
- More than four years in course coordination
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree
- Current IDPH Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- Certified BLST
- Certified PALSI
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
