Nurse Educator Jobs

Description

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment

will close on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills/abilities, experience, and characteristics

The City of Corona Fire Department has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Educator. The Nurse Educator is responsible for performing professional-level work in developing EMS related lesson plans, providing EMS education, and evaluating and participating in the EMS continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan. The Corona Fire Department strives to be a professional, progressive, and compassionate organization that sets the standard for excellence through service, dedication, and commitment to the community.

Knowledge & Education

• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency medical care procedures and practices.
• Possession of a California Registered Nurse Licensure, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing or a related field.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures related to area of responsibility.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Develops and implements continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs by reviewing and analyzing EMS effectiveness, system trends, and needs in an effort to ensure EMS system excellence; develops and assists in the formulation of policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver training programs.
• Ability to identifies, develops, delivers and evaluates education for the on-going development, accreditation, certification and recertification of Paramedics (EMT-P) and Emergency Medical Technicians-I/Basic (EMT-I) in compliance with EMS Continuing Education, and adherence to Riverside County EMS Agency policies & protocols, California Code of Regulations, state law, and federal standards.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick effective and responsible course of action.
• Review and analyze section programs and effectiveness.
• Evaluate and select equipment and supplies.
• Understand and interpret laws, ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Serves as a co-liaison for EMS-related issues with State and Local regulatory agencies, base hospital personnel, paramedic receiving center personnel, other fire agencies, medical equipment suppliers, paramedic training institutes, citizens, and other agencies / individuals associated with pre-hospital care. Develops and maintains effective working relations, information sharing / dissemination, conflict resolution, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, documentation, and correspondence.

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience in the delivery of emergency medical care and/ or clinical CQI oversight and education delivery.
• Candidates with a California Paramedic Licensure are desirable.
• Possession of a valid California's Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Candidates that possess previous work experience as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, EMT- Paramedic, Pre-Hospital Care Instructor/Program Director, or Base Hospital Coordinator is highly desirable.

Characteristics

• Passion for EMS and producing a high quality of work.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
• Team player who will collaborate with different departments and agencies.
• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

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Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023 is $340.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $177.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 850 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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Qualifications Guidelines

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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