RN Trauma Program Manager

Shift: Full-time;
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.

The RN Trauma Program Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the trauma program, coordinating a seamless continuum of care from prehospital through rehabilitation. An experienced trauma RN, this role oversees evidence-based practice standards, performance and process improvement, trauma registry data and analytics, and the development of cost-effective systems of care. The program manager partners with the trauma medical director, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies to ensure integrated services, adherence to program standards, and effective liaison across stakeholders.

The role also leads staff, professional, and community education—including injury prevention—supports research, and mentors clinicians to advance trauma expertise and patient- and family-centered outcomes.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Performance Improvement, Quality, and Verification:

• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement through rounds, PI filter monitoring, case reviews, and stakeholder feedback, ensuring timely loop closure
• Conducts concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records and registry data to evaluate program performance and patient outcomes
• Leads or participates in Trauma Committee, Morbidity & Mortality Case Reviews, and Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities
• Prepares the trauma program for verification/designation surveys by developing reports, demonstrating compliance with standards, and participating in survey activities
• Provides follow-up and feedback to internal teams and external partners, including referring entities and EMS providers, regarding trauma care delivery

Clinical Leadership and Expert Practice:

• Serves as a role model for expert clinical nursing in trauma care, providing consultation and presence during resuscitations to facilitate high-quality, efficient patient care delivery
• Coordinates the continuum of trauma care by developing, implementing, reviewing, and revising trauma policies, protocols, and practice management guidelines
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure continuity of care from emergency presentation through discharge
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison to promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork and consistent trauma care standards across units
• Guides program initiatives and communicates trauma policies, procedures, and goals to stakeholder

Trauma Registry, Data Management, and Analytics:

• Oversees trauma registry operations, including data collection,…