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Job Description
Department:
36203 Advocate Christ Medical Center -
EMS Resource Center Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday thru Friday 8a-4:30p May be required to work varied work schedule based on the role
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30 It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!
Position:
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Location:
Christ Medical Center; Oak Lawn, IL. Full Time; 1st Shift ~Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with RHCC Region's Hospitals, local municipalities, and community response partners to enhance preparedness. Coordinates efforts to enhance/expand communication and emergency response capabilities between hospitals, medical control authorities, emergency medical services, and other healthcare providers, local/state law enforcement agencies. Lead the RHCC Region's Hospitals/Coalition in meeting the required grant deliverables for the current
ASPR HPP
grant cycle. Participates in the planning, organization, evaluation and conducting of regional response drills/exercises that test the use of equipment, communications, personnel, and the emergency preparedness responses. Coordinates/Attends meetings related to emergency preparedness at site, county, regional, state, and national disaster response planning. Maintains inventory control of emergency preparedness supplies and utilization for the RHCC Region. Coordinating the hospital's Emergency Management Program. Serves as a mentor for professional growth and development of teammates. Works as the Liaison when the hospital activates an Incident Management Team/Emergency Operations Center.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
None required upon hire. Registered Nurse or National Healthcare Disaster (NHDP-BC) Certification Preferred.
CPR Certified Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in nursing and/or Emergency Management or equivalent.
Experience Required:
10 years clinical/field
ED/EMS/EP
leadership experience and understanding of emergency preparedness processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Basic computer skills. Self-starter, good organizational skills with an attention to details and follow through, reports writing capability. Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised. Successfully completes the
FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, 800
prior to hire preferred. Successfully completes the FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses within a 6-month period of hire date. Successfully completes the
FEMA IS 300, 400
within an 18-month period of hire date.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to travel to for classes and meetings 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 topics • Job may require emergency call-in situations available to work varied work schedule 24/7/365 in period of public health emergency. Valid drivers license Ability to lift >50 lbs. of equipment 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 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
