NI-Manager, Emergency Management and Trauma Services (RN)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

3/4/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-1356AC-A

Job Title:

NI-Manager, Emergency Management and Trauma Services (RN)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The NI-Manager, Emergency Management and Trauma Services  provides management support and coordinates emergency management and paramedic program operations with 24 hour accountability ensuring quality and cost effective service. Conducts all levels of EMS education programs in accordance with the EMS System plan. Oversees all paramedic primary education and continuing education. Is responsible for curriculum development of all emergency management, paramedic, and trauma program courses. Performs a variety of record keeping, information dissemination, quality assessment and improvement, curriculum development, field supervision and evaluation, planning and other related activities to maintain the EMS System. Oversees American Heart classes. Provides opportunities for continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.  Provides management and coordination of the trauma program throughout the SwedishAmerican Health System continuously seeking opportunities to improve the services for patients with traumatic injuries.  Monitors clinical outcomes and system issues related to quality of care. Supervises the performance of the trauma RN/trauma registrar.  Oversees the CoAEMSP accreditation by working with the program coordinator to review work plans, course evals and identify areas for improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Supervises EMS Educators , trauma RN’s, and registry nursing staff.

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Provides management support and coordinates emergency management and paramedic program operations with 24 hour accountability ensuring quality and cost effective service. Conducts all levels of EMS education programs in accordance with the EMS System plan. Oversees all paramedic primary education and continuing education.

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Oversees the CoAEMSP accreditation by working with the program coordinator to review work plans, course evals and identify areas for improvement. Ensures components of CoAEMSP accreditation are in place and followed. Maintains exam material security. Is responsible for curriculum development of all courses. Develops and monitors systems to assure cost effectiveness.

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Evaluates students and assigned candidates for licensure and system reciprocity on an on-going basis.

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Coordinates all levels of continuing education programs for providers. Works with System Educators to assure all classes have appropriate required approval from IDPH, American Heart Association and other regulatory bodies. Researches industry best practices and recommends process improvements to leadership.

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Working with regional and state representatives and in collaboration with the EMS Medical Director and staff, develops protocols, policies and procedures for the EMS System. Serves as a liaison with other members and officials of the Illinois State Trauma System and Illinois Department of Public Heath.

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In collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director, assures quality of trauma care and compliance with all Trauma level II Center State and Public Health regulations and reporting requirements.

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Provides management and coordination of the operations of the trauma service program and coordinates trauma care within the SwedishAmerican Health System. Develops and monitors compliance of appropriate policies, clinical practice guidelines and standards of care. Serves as a liaison to administration and represents the trauma program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care management.

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Provides trauma education for physicians, nurses and other Trauma Team members as well as patients and general public within the parameters of his/her position, responsibilities and licensure.

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Ensures trauma registry is accurate and updated timely.

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Oversees emergency management services and paramedic fiscal responsibilities.

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Provides opportunities for continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

Three years experience in pre hospital care or trauma care.

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Five years of adult and pediatric trauma care experience.  Experience can be Emergency or Critical Care or a combination of both.

Required

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. 

Required

Within first year of employment must attain the following certifications; Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Lead Instructor,  Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor status.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.

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Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.