EMS Nurse Educator

This classification is scheduled to receive the following Base Salary Adjustments:

• 2.75% effective May 2, 2025
• 2.54% effective May 1, 2026

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting to fill two (2) vacancies in the Emergency Medical Services Department. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. 

ADDITIONAL PAY

Per the OCEA MOU the EMS Nurse Educator is eligible for Educational Incentive Pay up to 5.5% Please refer to the OCEA MOU, page 100 for additional information. 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Recruitment Closes: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Panel Interview – Week of April 28, 2025
• Selection Interview – Week of May 5, 2025
• Estimated Date of Hire - TBD

Please note that the schedule of events listed above is subject to change based on Authority needs.

CLASS SUMMARY

Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing professional level work in identifying, developing, delivering and evaluating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related education and training for Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Dispatchers; conducting continuous quality improvement (CQI) audits, analysis, and recommendations; providing medical guidance and feedback to mentor and improve the quality of patient care decisions and outcomes. Assumes responsibility for one or more special projects (i.e., Controlled Drug Program Oversight, Infectious Disease Program, Emergency Communication Center, or other).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

To view the full list of essential functions, please use the following link: EMS NURSE EDUCATOR

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at time of application): 

• Completion of accredited Registered Nurse program

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and four (4) years of experience in the delivery of prehospital, emergency medical or critical care

or 

• Completion of accredited Registered Nurse program 
• Six (6) years of experience in the delivery of prehospital, emergency medical or critical care

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at time of application): 

• California Registered Nurse License

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (required within 12 months of appointment):

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR – Instructor
• Successful completion of Teaching Methodology course(s) (e.g., National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators (NAEMSE) Instructor Course, a state approved fire instructor course, National Fire Academy's Instructional Methodology), or college-level teaching methodology course  

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Experience 
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor (ACLS) 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALS) or Handtevy Pediatric Systems Instructor Course 
• Pre-Hospital or Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor (PHTLS or ATLS) 

To view the full list of knowledge and skills, please use the following link: EMS NURSE EDUCATOR

Physical Requirements:  

Positions in this class typically require: driving, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, siting, pushing and repetitive motions. Occasionally require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pulling, balancing, and grasping.

Light Work: Lifts on average 20-30 pounds and up to 50-60 pounds, carries on average 20-25 pounds and up to 40-50 pounds, and exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Incumbent may be subjected to blood and other bodily fluids and travel occasional nights and weekend hours will be required based on departmental needs, and work is typically within an office or educational setting; however, may also take place in a field setting outside in various types of weather on occasion.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW

Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.  

ELIGIBLE LIST

The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Assistant Chief / Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at ivonnespagon@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at (714) 573-6810 or ivonnespagon@ocfa.org.

NOTE

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $101,379 - $136,635