Job Description

Department:

11627 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Primary day shift

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Sherman Hospital

Elgin, IL

Level 2 Trauma

EMS Coordinator

• Monday through Friday
• Full Time
• 40 Hours a Week
• Flexible hours
• No Holidays or Weekends
• Primarily Days
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!

Main Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the EMS System Policies and procedures according to System and State policy.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with EMS personnel, chief's, hospital departments, and regional/state partners
• Oversight of all licensures/re-licensures for appropriate hours and approves for submission.
• Advancing the EMS System in accordance with profession best-practices and building the business of the System.

I. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:

Leads and coordinates the day-to-day operational oversight of the Advocate Sherman Greater Elgin Area Emergency Medical System (GEAEMSS), which provides pre-hospital emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 15 EMS agencies with approximately 700 EMS personnel and one Associate Hospital

1.Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance Programs for the GEAEMSS. The results of which provide feedback for process improvement and educational opportunities.

2.Develops and maintains the EMS System Policies and procedures according to System and State policy.

3.Maintains effective communication and working relationships with EMS personnel, chief's, hospital departments, and regional/state partners.

4.Oversight of all licensures/re-licensures for appropriate hours and approves for submission

5.Review and investigates Variance Reports and provides feedback to all parties.

6.Oversight of EMS vehicle transport/non-Transport inspections.

7.Advancing the EMS System in accordance with profession best-practices and building the business of the System.

8.Collaborates with ED Leadership and hospital Leadership maintaining working relationship.

9.Oversight of the EMS System Entry process and approves new EMS personnel and ECRN's for system participation.

Implements and maintains the EMS System Quality Improvement Program for EMS 15 %

1.Coordinates the collection and reporting of state mandated quality improvement data to the state of Illinois for both EMS and Trauma.

2.Coordinates quality improvement information to benefit the educational needs of the EMS care providers.

3.Oversees and approves the EMS System Supply list and mandatory equipment; supervises ambulance inspections and re-licensure as per IDPH requirement.

4.Conducts investigations responding to requests for clarifications.

5.Integrates potential quality and safety concerns and performance improvement initiatives to guide monthly provider CE.

Coordinates the educational needs of the approximately 700 EMS providers and ED RN’s. This includes the educational needs of Paramedics, EMT, Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMD), Emergency Communication Registered Nurses (ECRN), Trauma Nurse Specialists (TNS) and medical staff related to EMS. 15 %

1.Oversees and leads the development and implementation of the annual EMS system education, based on National guidelines, performance improvement initiatives, and EMS System needs

2.Oversees and participates as needed in the EMS System continuing education classes and training program classes

3.Participate in monthly trauma, EDAP meetings as indicated and any other meetings involved in related Emergency Service activities

4.Provide education and collaboration with ED physicains related to EMS.

5.Actively participate in monthly Advocate Emergency Preparedness Committees

6.Provide EMS support services for Emergency Prep, EDAP and other Emergency Services Meetings.

7.Participates in Paramedic Training Course education through dissemination, validation, instruction, and remediation of information.

Provides direct leadership and supervision of the "Clinical" staff of the EMS Dept. (CE Coordinator, EMS Educators and Paramedic Course Coordinator). 15 %

1.Performs staff development, coaching, and performance reviews.

2.Develops annual goal development for the department and implements with approval from Supervisor.

3.Assists Supervisor in developing team culture, cohesiveness, and standards of behavior.

4.Assists Supervisor with budget development and tracking.

5.Performs interviews and makes hiring decisions for clinical staff.

Leads, facilitates, or participates in EMS System, hospital, regional, and state committees 10 %

1.Leads EMS System Liaison Meetings

2.Assists the EMS Medical Director in facilitating the EMS System Chief's Meeting.

3.Participates in various hospital/system committees as identified.

4.Participates in various regional and/or state meetings as identified.

Coordinates community outreach programs as they relate to GEAEMSS/Advocate Sherman Hospital and the communities we serve. 5 %

1.Liason for hospital-based programs that interface Advocate Sherman Hospital with EMS.

2.Coordinates GEAEMSS in community health fair participation.

3.Assists in the development of educational programs for the communities’ volunteer emergency rescue workers.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• ACLS certification, CPR certification, BTLS or ITLS certification, TNS or TNCC certification, PALS certification

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years ED/EMS experience
• Level I or II Trauma Center experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills
• Self-starter with good organizational skills
• Report writing
• Ability to work unsupervised

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to travel to give classes and go to meetings
• Must be willing to observe paramedics on ambulances to assess skill level/progress.
• Must be a an individual who inspires, builds, and maintains strong relationships.
• Must be very visible to the public, ER staff and paramedic departments.
• Must be flexible to attend day, afternoon and evening meetings/classes.
• may be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
• Must be able to prepare and lecture on assigned System topics, on a monthly basis.
• Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

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 listing 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

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.