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NIMS ICS 700 * CPR, First Aid, AED (maintain through employment) * Obtain security license under the Ohio Department of Public Safety (maintain through employment) EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ...

NIMS ICS 700 * CPR, First Aid, AED (maintain through employment) * Obtain security license under the Ohio Department of Public Safety (maintain through employment) EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ...

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How much do nims jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for nims in Ohio is $22.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Nims?

A NIMS job refers to a role within the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which is a standardized approach to incident response and management. Positions under NIMS can include emergency managers, first responders, and coordinators who work to ensure efficient communication and resource allocation during disasters. These roles are often found in government agencies, emergency services, and related organizations. Responsibilities may include planning, coordination, response, and recovery efforts to handle emergencies effectively.

What types of organizations typically hire Nims coordinators, and what does the daily work involve?

NIMS Coordinators are commonly employed by government agencies, emergency management departments, healthcare organizations, and certain large private sector companies responsible for disaster preparedness. On a daily basis, they develop and update emergency response plans, conduct NIMS and ICS training for staff, oversee drills and exercises, and coordinate response activities during actual incidents. The role often includes close collaboration with local police, fire departments, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to ensure seamless crisis management. This makes the position dynamic, requiring both strategic planning and hands-on coordination during emergencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nims position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NIMS (National Incident Management System) Coordinator, you need a solid background in emergency management, incident command procedures, and risk assessment, typically supported by relevant degrees and experience in crisis response. Familiarity with incident management software, FEMA ICS certifications, and emergency communication systems is crucial for the role. Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills enable effective collaboration across agencies during high-pressure situations. These competencies ensure coordinated and efficient responses to emergencies, protecting lives and property.

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Infographic showing various Nims job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,182 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Professional Flight Paramedic - North Lima, OH

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

North Lima, OH • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 14, located in North Lima OH.

Schedule:

  • (2) 24-hour shifts per week
  • Holidays and weekends required

Purpose:


The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The Professional Flight Paramedic is expected to execute independent judgment in order to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Professional Flight Paramedic fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.
Responsibilities:
 

  • OPERATIONS: Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements. Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times with a patient laden aircraft or ground unit. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.
  • OUTREACH: Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times along. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
  • SAFETY: Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
  • EMPLOYEE HEALTH: Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
  • CLINICAL: Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; accessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate, and employing the skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using resources that are required or made available. Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
  • Minimum of three years of experience at an ALS service. 

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6-2 and less than or equal to 210 pounds, fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director. Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned. Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job flight training. Must have the ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:


Driver's License. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Pediatric Adv Life Support. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days of hire). NIMS Incident Command 100 (within 90 days of hire). NIMS Single Resources 200 (within 90 days of hire). NIMS Introduction Couse 700 (within 90 days of hire). NIH Stroke Scale Certification (within 90 days of hire). FP-C (within 2 years of hire). NREMT-P (required on hire unless otherwise specified based on home base assignment requirements). EMT-P (PA required upon hire, other state-specific certifications based on home base assignment requirements). Trauma Nursing Core Course OR Intl Trauma Life Support OR Adv Trauma Life Support. OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support (one required within 90 days of hire). Act 34.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support OR International Trauma Life Support OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support OR Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Certified Flight Paramedic
  • Driver's License
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic OR Paramedic
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100 OR National Incident Management System Incident Command
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-200 OR National Incident Management System Single Resources
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-700 OR National Incident Management System Introduction Course
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran