EMS Instructor-1
- RN license
Workplace injuries
Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox reported 96 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,705,343 hours worked: 3.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Medicare gives Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.
Position Summary: The EMS Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based instruction within the Silver Cross Hospital EMS Education Program. The instructor primarily supports the Paramedic Program but may also teach selected content within the EMT Program as assigned. Responsibilities include delivery of educational content, student evaluation, examination development, and supporting student success and National Registry preparation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach assigned didactic content
- Participate in laboratory and simulation activities
- Develop and update instructional materials
- Assist with exam creation and review
- Maintain academic records
- Participate in faculty meetings
- Support accreditation and program quality initiatives
- Mentor students and provide remediation when needed
- Serve as a professional role model and advocate for evidence-based EMS practice.
Required Education and Skills
- Illinois Paramedic or Registered Nurse License in good standing
- Illinois EMS Lead Instructor
- Minimum 3 years of EMS experience
- Strong instructional and communication skills
- Availability to teach on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, with a minimum commitment of one instructional day per week.
Preferred
- NREMT Certification
- Prior Paramedic Program teaching experience
- Bachelor's degree
Work Shift Details:
Various, Varies
Department:
EMER MEDICAL SVCS EMS
Benefits for You
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Other voluntary benefit plans
- PTO and Sick time
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$27.99 - $34.99
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
From Silver Cross Hospital's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Silver Cross Hospital
Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois, with 348 (source: Silver Cross Hospital, Fast Facts) beds and a Level II trauma center, plus an emergency center in Homer Glen and urgent care centers in New Lenox, Mokena and Crest Hill. Source: Silver Cross Hospital, Fast Facts
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