Fire Department Nurse Educator, Per Diem - Emergency Medicine

Complete Job Description for a Per-Diem Fire Department Nurse Educator (possible career conversion)

Work location:

Fully On-Site

Posted Date: 01/15/2026

Salary Range
: $32.95 - 67.53 hourly

Employment Type:

Indefinite (per-diem, may convert to career)

Drive excellence in emergency medical services by supporting 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing continuing education, quality improvement, and coordinating ride‑a‑longs to maintain certification and licensure of EMTs and paramedics.
• Ensuring compliance with the LA County Department of Health Services.
• Conducting pilot studies and promoting best practices.
• Supporting all aspects of the Fire Department & Law Enforcement Continuing Education program.

• Current certification as a Registered Nurse and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse or Licensed Paramedic.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a critical care setting.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse.
• Previous Prehospital Care Coordinator for a base hospital (preferred).
• Baccalaureate degree in a health–related field (nursing, healthcare administration, healthcare education, emergency medical services or related field) (preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in emergency medical services or equivalent healthcare setting.
• Previous experience coordinating education course or demonstrating time‑management and organizational skills.
• Current provider certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Current instructor certification from the American Heart Association in BLS, ACLS and PALS (preferred).
• Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or American Heart Association “Core” instructor course.
• Detailed knowledge of the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective objectives required for EMTs and Paramedics.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the application and techniques of clinical equipment and supplies.
• Working knowledge of the different scopes of practice for EMTs, paramedics, registered nurses, and physicians.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts.
• Availability to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimal direction.
• Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
• Ability to provide service‑oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
• Interpersonal skills to excel in relations with supervisor, staff, students, and the public.