Carle Health Hiring for Paramedic Supervisor – Airlife Richland Memorial Hospital at Olney, IL  Full Time

Position Summary:

The clinical base supervisor is a member of the flight team assuming the additional role of base lead. This position will require positive interpersonal skills with the flight team, Carle Hospital employees, EMS representatives and leadership and line staff of regional hospitals. Attention to budget components of the program as well as staffing of the AirLife program is expected. This position will require a self-motivated, dependable and contentious individual who can function in a constantly changing environment.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing if RN fills position

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire or Paramedic License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months and Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 100 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 months and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 6 months or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 6 months and Certified Flight Paramedic If paramedic fills position within 2 years or Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) If nurse fills position within 2 years.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
preferrederred experience in a supervisory position. Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Fiscal acumen regarding budget. Excellent customer service relationship development with regional providers and ambulance and fire services. Liaison with regional entities in the development and implementation of transport services in their region/area.

Essential Functions:

• Represents AirLife in public relation and safety in-services to improve awareness and safety
• Provides duty schedule and assures proper operational coverage for all shifts at assigned base (monthly schedule, sick call coverage, vacation coverage, approves schedule changes)
• Reviews Kronos payroll for accuracy and overtime issues
• Receives feedback related to flight issues/concerns; resolves issues/concerns and/or refers to appropriate person for resolution
• Recommends and implements changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of program
• Assigns responsibilities and projects to crewmembers
• Serves as a role model for provision of advanced level medical care
• Maintains and monitors medical crew licensure, certifications, clinical requirements, OSHA training and testing, and advanced procedures tracking in conjunction with clinical base educators and/or clinical compliance coordinators / manager
• Ensures medical crewmembers receive appropriate medical attention and follow-up for work-related injuries and exposures utilizing occupational health provider, submits appropriate worker’s compensation paperwork to the AirLife Base Supervisor
• Participates in the interviewing of medical flight crew candidates and provides input for hiring decisions in collaboration with the interview committee
• Prepares and collaborates with Clinical Manager to complete employee evaluations
• Initiates initial disciplinary action for administrative and behavioral deficiencies in collaboration with Clinical Manager and HR. Delegates assignments and holds medical employees accountable for project completion.
• Functions as a resource for dissemination of new information and problem resolution.
• Assures proper use, maintenance, and repair of equipment and supplies. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment/supplies. Oversees inventory and supplies at base level.
• Assists Medical Director in developing and revising medical policy. Initiates and implements development and revision of established AirLife policies.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement through systematic problem identification, and collaborates with the Medical Director to correct deficiencies and to evaluate implemented change. Assists with chart review and QA/QI data collection as assigned.
• Actively seeks Public Relations and Outreach Education opportunities for assigned base(s) service area. Participates in local EMS/hospital/advisory committees as Air Methods/AirLife representative.
• Oversees maintenance and organization of crew quarters. Assures that assigned base(s) meets regulatory agency requirements, safety standards, and infection control policy.
• Administers Ride-Along program, if applicable.
• Maintains all requirements and fulfills all essential functions of a flight crewmember.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives. Be familiar with the SMS Policy Manual and SMS Procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24 hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation

• excellent communication skills
• extreme adherence to organizational abilities
• PR for program within the community and at CRMH