Trauma Program Specialist

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Department 36200 Navicent Health Medical Center – Trauma Services

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Current RN license. Current ACLS and/or PALS certification. Current ENPC or TNCC certification required. CEN, CPEN, CCRN or TCRN certification desired. Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (TEAMS preferred) and Power Point required. Must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course within 12 months of hire.

Pay Range $34.90 – $52.35

• Coordinates activities with the Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) data in trauma registry and other locations in accordance with ACS and program guidelines.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems, and other program meetings along with correspondence, meeting attendance and communication to comply with Level 1 ACS verification.
• Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other department, hospital or state reports as requested.
• Monitors activities of the trauma team during all phases of patient care while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate.
• Responds to Trauma Team Activations (TTAs) during normal working hours (as able) on a regular basis, acting as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre‑hospital care providers.
• Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, med students, residents and other providers caring for trauma patients.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on trauma topics.
• Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) benchmarking metrics and ACS COT best practice guidelines.
• Participates in applicable state Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives.
• Promotes and assists with research relevant to trauma care.
• Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient.
• Collaborates as part of trauma leadership team to
• develop and maintain a set of quality indicators to monitor trauma care per ACS standards;
• develop and maintain a set of trauma care guidelines for care of trauma patients, and
• ensure that teammates in all departments caring for trauma patients are knowledgeable about the trauma standards of care.

Education Completion of Registered Nurse program

Certification / Registration / License Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred; if not certified, must obtain certification within two years.

Work Experience 5 years of experience in a Level 1–2 trauma center with at least 2 years of direct trauma patient care in the Level 1–2 trauma center ED or ICU.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills; organizational and effective time‑management skills; strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (TEAMS preferred) and Power Point; must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course within 12 months of hire.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Clean, well‑lit, comfortable environment. Possible exposure to infections or contagious diseases. Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses. Occasional irregular hours.

Preferred Job Requirements BSN preferred. Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine. Skills in public speaking or potential to develop for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities. Self‑directed.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way…