- Salary
- $41 – $61
- Location
- Downers Grove, IL - 1100 31st St 2nd Fl, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Workday
Description
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Primarily day shift M-F. Classes 3days/week
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65Job Description Summary
To be the EMS Lead Instructor (CAAHEP Paramedic Program Director) for the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Paramedic Program and has 24-hour accountability.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
Organizes, administers, and supervises the education requirements of the Paramedic Program of the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System. The EMS Lead Instructor is responsible for:
1) Designing and developing the curriculum for the program including, but not limited to, the didactic, clinical, psychomotor, and affective domains
2) Performing continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program
3) Meeting state of Illinois, NREMT, and CAAHEP requirements for curriculum compliance and administrative deadlines
4) Cooperative involvement with the Medical Director, Lead Instructors, contracted faculty, EMSS staff, hospital administration, and EMS system administrators and personnel
5) Measuring effectiveness of the program and having systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program
6) Determining long range planning and ongoing development of the program
7) Maintaining status as an Illinois State Lead Instructor and Instructor in CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NAEMT
8) Designing and delivering preceptor training annually
9) Having adequate controls in place to evaluate and assure the quality of the delegated responsibilities in the classroom, hospital clinical sites, and in prehospital internship sites
10) Maintaining all aspects of the program to allow for continued CAAHEP accreditation, including submission of the annual report, RAM, and self-study documents by deadline
11) Conducting the Program Advisory Board meeting twice/year, according to requirements
12) Conducting the admission application, testing, interviewing, and selection process annually
Assumes other responsibilities as needed.
Licensure:
State of Illinois Nurse, Registered (RN) OR Licensed Paramedic
Illinois EMS Lead Instructor
Education/Experience Required:
Emergency or Critical Care RN or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NAEMT Instructor or within 6 months of hire.
2 years’ teaching experience with curriculum development
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
Demonstrated experience with pre-hospital emergency care
Administrative and/or project management experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Must demonstrate competence in critical and emergency care. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to competently perform all skills taught within the curriculum
Ability to effectively educate adult learners
Ability to work independently and be detail-oriented
Ability to use Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, and power point
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Transport of equipment for training and testing. Required to drive to the classroom, hospital Simulation Lab, fire departments, local college, and meetings. Necessary to lift equipment for instruction and class set-up.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds without assistance.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.