Identifies and analyzes, on an ongoing basis, the training needs and problems of one or more categories of nursing personnel, usually with reference to a specific type of training program (general orientation, basic skills training, paramedic training program)Plans and develops course or training program content and structures individual sessions, incorporating teaching methodology designed to meet identified needs and established course objectives. Conducts formal didactic training. Plans and supervises staff performance in making application in a clinical setting of the principles and techniques of patient care, and instructs them in didactic training. Plans, develops, and implements, with supervisory approval, the use of evaluative tools to measure the effectiveness of the training, modifying course or program content or methodology as indicated. Participates in studies and projects to improve course or curriculum content or interaction of trainees and patients, and drafts reports of findings. Performs review and makes recommendations regarding approval of pre-hospital care training and education programs, and monitors approved programs. Conducts site visits and monitors paramedic base hospitals and provider agencies for compliance with County agreements and policies and procedures established by the local EMS agency. Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the collection and evaluation of pre-hospital care medical data for the EMS system. Serves as a member of committees related to nursing training and education. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:To qualify, applicants must meet all of the requirements under one of the following options:Option I - Three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, in the practice of professional nursing in an acute care setting, one (1) year of which must have been in an emergency department - AND - Certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) - in Los Angeles County or eligibility for certification as an MICN Nurse - - in Los Angeles County. Option II - One (1) year of experience, within the last five (5) years, as a registered nurse monitoring and evaluating special services of Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulated under California Administrative Code, Title XXII. LICENSE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. - NOTE: Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California have to provide their Registered Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional credit will be given to applicants who have the following desirable qualifications:A Bachelor's degree - - - in a healthcare-related field from an accredited institution. Experience developing, implementing and monitoring the collection and evaluation of medical data for an EMS system. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: - Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required license(s) and certificate(s) have to be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. - - To be eligible for an MICN certification, an applicant shall:1. Be employed and sponsored by one of the following agencies approved to use MIC - Ns in Los Angeles County:a. Base hospitalb. EMS Agencyc. Paramedic training programd. Paramedic provider agency 2. Meet the following professional licensure and experience requirements:a. Licensed as a registered nurse in the United States for a period of not less than one (1) year and currently licensed in California.b. Employment equivalent to one (1) year full-time (36-40 hrs/week) within the last three (3) years as a Registered Nurse in a critical care area; six (6) months of which must be in the emergency department of an acute care hospital.c. Current American Heart Association (AHA) certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider or instructor. - - - To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: SDS - Inter/dhr/070812 PPG 123.pdf. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application, please email a copy to Germine Margosian via gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. PHYSICAL CLASS III (MODERATE):This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.