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What does an EMS program manager do?

An EMS Program Manager oversees emergency medical services (EMS) operations, ensuring that teams deliver effective and timely pre-hospital care. They manage staff, coordinate training, maintain compliance with regulations, and oversee budgets and resources. Their role often includes policy development, quality assurance, and liaising with other emergency response agencies. EMS Program Managers play a crucial part in improving the quality and efficiency of emergency medical response in their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS program manager?

To thrive as an EMS Program Manager, you need a solid background in emergency medical services, leadership experience, and often a bachelor's degree in EMS management or a related field. Familiarity with EMS protocols, regulatory compliance systems, and data management tools like EMS software platforms is crucial. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and coordinate emergency response efforts effectively. These competencies are vital to ensure regulatory adherence, smooth program operations, and high-quality patient care in emergency situations.

What are some common challenges EMS program managers face when coordinating with multiple emergency response teams?

EMS Program Managers often encounter challenges in ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among diverse emergency response teams, such as EMS providers, fire departments, and hospitals. Balancing varying protocols, aligning training standards, and managing inter-agency expectations require strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Additionally, staying updated with regulatory requirements and integrating new technologies for data sharing can pose difficulties. Effective EMS Program Managers proactively address these challenges through regular team meetings, clear protocols, and continuous professional development.

What is the difference between Ems Program Manager vs Ems Coordinator?

AspectEms Program ManagerEms Coordinator
CredentialsEMT or paramedic certification, management experienceEMT or paramedic certification, training in coordination
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple programs, strategic planningCoordinates daily operations, dispatch, and logistics
Employer & IndustryHospitals, EMS agencies, governmentEMS agencies, hospitals, emergency services
Search & ComparisonFocus on management, leadership rolesFocus on operational coordination roles

The Ems Program Manager typically handles strategic planning, program development, and oversight, requiring management experience. In contrast, the Ems Coordinator focuses on daily operations, dispatch, and logistical coordination. Both roles require EMS certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities within the EMS industry.

Infographic showing various Ems Program Manager job openings in Oklahoma as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Registered Nurse (RN House Supervisor) FT- Night Shift - Sallisaw Veterans Home

Sallisaw, OK • On-site

$43/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Job Posting Title Registered Nurse (RN House Supervisor) FT- Night Shift - Sallisaw Veterans Home

Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Sallisaw Veterans Home Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $43.00 USD Hourly Shift: 6:30pm - 7:00am

POSITION SUMMARY

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of a staff, program, unit, facility, or statewide geographical area that provides direct or indirect health services. This includes responsibility for broad management issues in planning, organizing and integrating various functions for which responsibility is assigned and directing assigned staff in meeting the goals and objectives of the program.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
  • Shift Leadership & Accountability - Assumes responsibility for the home at the beginning of the assigned shift; receives and provides an effective handoff; maintains awareness of resident, staffing, safety, and operational concerns; provides active supervisory leadership; and escalates significant concerns to the DON/ADON/Administrator or other designated leader as appropriate.
  • House Rounding & Staff Oversight - Completes and documents supervisory rounds throughout the home at least every 2 hours and more frequently when resident condition, staffing, safety, or operational needs require. Confirms staff presence and assignment coverage, identifies barriers to care, provides direction, and addresses concerns promptly.
  • Resident Assessment & Clinical Response - Completes or ensures timely RN assessment of significant changes in condition, falls, injuries, acute events, admissions/readmissions, and other events requiring RN evaluation. Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and ensures timely provider, EMS, family/responsible party, and leadership notification as applicable.
  • Documentation & Clinical Follow-Through - Ensures required nursing documentation and follow-up are complete, accurate, and timely, including assessments, progress notes, MARS/TARS, FSBS, antibiotic monitoring, fall/neuro documentation, 7-day documentation, tube/foley monitoring, and other assigned clinical records. Documents RN care and interventions personally performed.
  • Incident/Event Management - Recognizes reportable or significant events; initiates immediate resident safety and clinical interventions; completes required event documentation/RMFs; ensures required notifications and follow-up; and communicates unresolved or high-risk concerns to nursing leadership before the end of the shift.
  • Staffing Management - Maintains accurate attendance and staffing records; identifies call-ins, vacancies, or coverage concerns promptly; completes required staffing grids; uses established staffing procedures to maintain safe coverage; and communicates unresolved staffing concerns to leadership without delay.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
  • Medication, Treatment & Direct Care Support – Ensures completion of medications, treatments, wound care, and required clinical tasks. When staffing or resident needs require, assumes direct nursing duties, including medication cart coverage and treatments, within scope of practice.
  • Communication & Shift Handoff - Provides clear, concise, clinically relevant communication to nursing staff, providers, leadership, and the oncoming supervisor. Significant resident, staffing, safety, or operational concerns are communicated before leaving the shift.
  • Time Management & Organization - Prioritizes resident safety, clinical needs, staffing responsibilities, documentation, and administrative duties effectively. Completes required work within the assigned shift without repeated reminders or avoidable carryover.
  • Professional Leadership - Demonstrates professionalism, respectful communication, sound judgment, accountability, teamwork, and visible supervisory presence. Provides direction to staff, supports appropriate delegation, and addresses performance or conduct concerns within assigned authority.
  • Policy, Regulatory & Safety Compliance - Follows ODVA/SVH policy, nursing standards, infection prevention practices, emergency procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Identifies and corrects unsafe or noncompliant practices when observed and escalates concerns appropriately.
  • Reliability & Follow-Through - Completes assigned responsibilities consistently, follows through on identified concerns, responds to leadership communications, and demonstrates dependable attendance and readiness to perform the House Supervisor role.
  • Shift-Specific Operational Duties - Completes assigned home/shift processes such as census or attendance reporting, required supply/O2 counts, transport or dietary communication, EMAR backup processes, and other operational duties as established by the home, without replacing the core clinical and supervisory responsibilities of the role. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.
SUPERVISORY AND CLINICAL AUTHORITY

Provides supervision and direction to licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel during the assigned shift and delegates tasks consistent with staff competency, educational preparation, scope of practice, and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members in the management of resident care and acts for nurse managers in their absence within assigned authority. Participates in quality oversight through direct observation, record review, follow-up of clinical concerns, and identification of care or documentation variances requiring correction or escalation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Current, unrestricted Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience in a field appropriate to the long-term care/health care setting. Demonstrated ability to independently assess resident condition, prioritize care, supervise staff, manage competing shift demands, and communicate effectively with providers, residents/families, and leadership. Long-term care, skilled nursing, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the Englishlanguage to perform the essential functions of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification.
  • The Oklahoma State Department of Health requires a Master’s Degree for Level IV.
  • Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
  • Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63O.S. §427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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