Paramedic Instructor

Position Highlights:

• Position: Paramedic Instructor
• Hourly Pay Range: 30.46 - 45.69 USD Hourly . The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: Naperville, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

What you will do:

• Plans, researches, and conducts paramedic education sessions that assure and improve the competence of paramedic students. Does so in compliance with the Edward Paramedic Education program guidelines and in collaboration with the Edward Paramedic Education Coordinator.
• Supplies students with necessary feedback and evaluation for quality improvement as it relates to didactic and practical skills. Assists with appropriate re-education measures; designs methods to modify or eliminate barriers to effective student learning.
• Provides thorough documentation to verify competency of students during practical rotations
• Utilizes information technologies, didactic, and psychomotor materials skillfully to support the teaching-learning process
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies in the classroom to foster critical thinking skills while maintaining an appropriate climate for learning.
• Assists in the maintenance of classroom equipment and medical supplies necessary for instruction; notifies Edward Paramedic Education Coordinator and/or Dean of any deficiencies or needs prior to scheduled classes to facilitate the learning needs of students
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in EMS by reading appropriate professional journals; membership in professional organizations

What you will need:

• Education:
• A minimum of three years of experience in emergency, pre-hospital nursing or pre-hospital paramedic care
• Expertise in instructing and/or developing educational programs that incorporate adult learning principles; educational objectives; relevant/accurate content; bibliography; competency assessments including proper test question development and skill assessment
• Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and database tools, with strong knowledge of computer system interfacing
• IF RN, ECRN privileges in the EHEMSS required within three months of employment.
• Certification:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse or paramedic licensure
• Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
• IF RN, certification as an IDPH Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
• Unique or Preferred Skills:
• Illinois Lead Instructor
• If RN, Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Trauma Nursing Course Certified (TNCC)
• If Paramedic, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support (PHTLS/ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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