RN Coordinator EMS & Emergency Management

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position Requirements:
RN with 5 yrs. ED experience and 2 yrs. demonstrated leadership / teaching experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with multiple computer applications (EMR, Microsoft Office, web based systems) ACLS
ECRN
PALS / ENPC
CPR
TNS / TNCC / CATN

Able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups (i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior, and look for signs of normal aging) prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

May experience unpleasant odors and be exposed to blood~borne, air~borne, and opportunistic pathogens.

High level of stress due to unpredictable patient volumes and potential for conflict.

Must be flexible with regard to hours, willing to provide off~shift support to both the pre~hospital providers and hospital associates. Travel across Advocate sites, both within and outside of Region 8 including state meetings.



Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs is required.



Purpose:
The Coordinator of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Management is responsible to meet all EMS and Emergency Management regulatory requirements for Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in conjunction with the GSAM Medical Director. The Coordinator will monitor system/region standard of practice for patient care and acts as a liaison between EMS and hospital personnel.

Accountabilities:
Provide oversight of the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Management in collaboration with the Medical Director to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies at the federal, state, regional and local level.
Provide assistance to the GSAM EMS System in initial and ongoing education for field personnel and ECRNs through teaching and testing. Maintain open lines of communication to promote collaborative relationships between pre~hospital, hospital and the EMS system.
Perform ongoing performance improvement activities in collaboration with the GSAM EMS System, hospital committees and emergency management in alignment with regulatory agencies and EMSS policies/procedures.
Represent GSAM on state, local, regional, and Advocate System committees in both the EMS and Emergency Management communities.

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