Job Abstract

Leverage your educational expertise to make a critical difference with a world-class healthcare organization. Drive excellence in emergency medical care. Take your career to a higher level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

As a Fire Department Nurse Educator, you will be a key member of the Fire Department & Law Enforcement Continuing Education and Quality Improvement Division within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine. You will play a vital role in helping to maintain the certification and licensure of EMTs and paramedics. You will ensure compliance with the LA County Department of Health Services, conduct pilot studies, and promote related best practices. This position will involve providing continuing education, quality improvement, and coordinating ride-a-longs for a variety of fire departments and law enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, independent professional with:

• Current certification as a registered nurse with LACO Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
• Five or more years of experience in a critical care setting
• Two or more years of experience as a LACO Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
• Previous experience as a prehospital care coordinator for a base hospital preferred
• Healthcare-related Bachelor’s degree is desired
• Previous teaching experience in emergency medical services or a related field
• Expertise in coordinating education courses or time management/organizational skills
• BLS/ACLS certification
• American Heart Association instructor certification in BLS/ACLS/PALS a plus
• Ability to drive a personal vehicle to off-campus locations

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.