Trauma Program Specialist

Trauma Program Specialist – Atrium Health

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Pay range: $34.90
–$52.35 per hour.

• Coordinates activities with 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, to act 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 quality indicators and guidelines for trauma care per ACS standards and ensure team awareness of trauma standards of care.

• Education:
  
  Completion of a Registered Nurse program.
• Certification / Registration / License:
  Current RN license in the applicable state. Current ACLS and/or PALS certification. Current ENPC or TNCC certification required. CEN, CPEN, CCRN or TCRN certification desired.
• Work Experience:
  
  5 years of experience in a Level 1–2 trauma center with at least 2 years of direct trauma patient care in an ED or ICU.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  Strong oral and written communication skills; effective time‑management and organizational skills; strong computer skills including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (Teams preferred) and PowerPoint; must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course within 12 months of hire.

• BSN preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine; skills in public speaking for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities; self‑directed.